Thomas Paine was an influential writer and pamphleteer from the 18th century whose writings influenced the American Revolution and helped pave the way for independence. His most influential pamphlet, “Common Sense,” swayed public opinion and made the undecided believe that independence was necessary. Throughout his pamphlet, he provides many reasons to fight for independence from the mother country, some being more persuasive than others.
To begin, Paine distinguishes between government…
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