Summary Of Common Sense By Thomas Paine

After continuous popularity that has arose from Thomas Paine’s pamphlet called “Common Sense” I have decided to read it and deliver a short response to discuss my opinion on it from a teacher’s point of view. The pamphlet goes into detail about how society is a blessing but government is a “necessary evil”. He believes that monarchies contribute nothing to the freedom of the states. He preaches that independence from Great Britain is the key for the states allowing peace, commerce, and an America that flourishes. With this independence, he claims that we shall initiate our own government with a congress, navy, and constitution that will allow America to be superior any other countries. Paine often states how he would desire independence from
Independence is greatly wanted by many Americans because it’ll allow us as a nation to elect a representative that works for us, protection against over nations, and a constitution that will give each American a set of rights. Paine’s idea about independence excited many people because of the ideas he praised. The great relationship America once had with Britain ended when they enforced trade laws and used their navy to ensure that they were followed. This has made many local families upset and broke. This has urged many Americans to declare independence from Britain which is why Common Sense has received so much criticism from many groups of people. He promotes his message in a very convincing manner that can only be encouraged. “...the error of other nations, let us learn wisdom, and lay hold of the present opportunity-To begin government at the right end.” He describes it like it is going to be a opportunity that cannot be passed up. Being a schoolteacher, this will affect my job and the students itself. However, independence from Britain will allow us as individuals to thrive in many other aspects. I tend to agree more than disagree with a few of his ideas he promotes in his