Compare And Contrast Declaration Of Independence And Common Sense
“The Declaration of Independence” and “Common Sense” were both produced around the time of the American Revolution by Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine respectively. “The Declaration of Independence” was the document sent to Great Britain declaring the thirteen colonies free from British rule and kick starting the American Revolution, while “Common Sense” was a pamphlet released, at the beginning of the revolution to the citizens of the thirteen colonies demanding they fight for the just government they deserve. Due to the related topics and dates of publication both the works have similar ideas; however, the differing audience and purposes create differing tones. Both documents are written to persuade the U.S. citizens that breaking ties
with Great Britain is for the betterment of the colonies. They each focus on how King George III was no longer fit to rule the colonies. The Declaration list the many rights the Crown violated as well as Jefferson describing the King as “A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant.” He was not treated any better by Paine who referred to him as a “crown ruffian” and later stated he knows “not a single advantage this continent can reap” by remaining under British rule. Both documents also have a optimistic outlook of the future American government. “It is the right of the people… to institute new Government laying its foundations on such principles and organizing its power in such a from, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness” meaning Jefferson believes the American government would be an egalitarian government unlike the British government. Paine believed that as Americans “… we have in our power to begin the world again.”
with Great Britain is for the betterment of the colonies. They each focus on how King George III was no longer fit to rule the colonies. The Declaration list the many rights the Crown violated as well as Jefferson describing the King as “A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant.” He was not treated any better by Paine who referred to him as a “crown ruffian” and later stated he knows “not a single advantage this continent can reap” by remaining under British rule. Both documents also have a optimistic outlook of the future American government. “It is the right of the people… to institute new Government laying its foundations on such principles and organizing its power in such a from, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness” meaning Jefferson believes the American government would be an egalitarian government unlike the British government. Paine believed that as Americans “… we have in our power to begin the world again.”