Common Sense
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Common Sense

Thomas Paine

A Spark for Revolutionary Thought

★ 4.2 (47 Ratings) ◷ 12 Minutes ☰ 4 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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Common Sense argues for American independence from British rule, combining clear moral principles with practical economic and political insights. It played a crucial role in persuading Americans to pursue a revolutionary break from Britain.

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Thomas Paine was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary. He authored the two most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, inspiring the patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Britain.

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  • History enthusiasts
  • Political theory students
  • Revolutionary thought admirers

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