Common Sense

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Advocating for independence from Great Britain, this influential pamphlet by Thomas Paine employs clear and persuasive language to present moral and political arguments aimed at inspiring the common people of the Thirteen Colonies. Published anonymously at the onset of the American Revolution, it quickly gained traction, becoming a vital piece of revolutionary literature that called for an egalitarian government and galvanized public sentiment toward the fight for freedom.