Common Sense by Thomas Paine

Common Sense was a revolutionary work, written by Thomas Paine, that played a significant role in inspiring the American Revolution. Paine’s arguments for independence and democracy were instrumental in galvanizing support for the cause, and it helped to unite the colonies in their fight against British rule. Today, Common Sense is recognized as a classic of American political literature, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and students of history and politics.

Paine called for the establishment of a democratic republic in America, where government power would be based on the consent of the governed. He criticized the idea of hereditary monarchy and called for an end to the system of aristocracy that was prevalent in Europe at the time.

In Common Sense, Paine makes a compelling case for independence, arguing that it was the natural and rational course of action for the American colonies. He challenged the legitimacy of the British monarchy and argued that it was not in the best interests of the American people to remain under British rule.

Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense was a political document published in 1776 that argued for the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. The pamphlet was written in plain and direct language, making it easily accessible to the common people of the time.

This 80 page publication is true to the original 1776 version printed and sold by W. & T. Bradford, February 14, 1776. It also includes Thomas Paine's Epistle to the Quakers.

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