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'''''Common Sense''''' was a pamphlet written and published (anonymously) by [[Thomas Paine]] in January of 1776. It denounced [[British]] rule over the [[Thirteen Colonies|thirteen colonies]]. The pamphlet was written in a language that spoke to the common man, and was immensely popular. It was strongly influential in fostering the desire to be independent from the British [[monarchy]]. | '''''Common Sense''''' was a pamphlet written and published (anonymously) by [[Thomas Paine]] in January of 1776. It denounced [[British]] rule over the [[Thirteen Colonies|thirteen colonies]]. The pamphlet was written in a language that spoke to the common man, and was immensely popular. It was strongly influential in fostering the desire to be independent from the British [[monarchy]]. | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
| + | [http://www.ushistory.org/Paine/commonsense/index.htm Online Copy of ''Common Sense''] | ||
[[category:Books]][[Category:United States History]] | [[category:Books]][[Category:United States History]] | ||
Revision as of 01:24, June 15, 2007
Common Sense was a pamphlet written and published (anonymously) by Thomas Paine in January of 1776. It denounced British rule over the thirteen colonies. The pamphlet was written in a language that spoke to the common man, and was immensely popular. It was strongly influential in fostering the desire to be independent from the British monarchy.