Chanel Smith Grade 11 A.P U.S History Thomas Paine’s Impact on American Independence The most important factor of gaining independence was the support given from the American citizens and the desire they had to be characterized. Thomas Paine influenced this aspiration greatly. The writings of Thomas Paine had a greater impact on the winning of American independence than any other single event including the battle of Saratoga. Thomas Paine’s powerful‚ widely-read pamphlet in 1776 known as
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Thomas Paine: The Father of the American Revolution When we look at the struggle for American Independence‚ most of us think of the war that the original patriots fought and won against the British. We look at some of the most historical figures in American history such as George Washington along with John Adams and credit them with independence of our nation. What many of us oversee is the man who inspired our weary‚ undermanned‚ unmotivated and ill equipped nation; Thomas Paine. Paine was a man
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In the book “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine‚ he explains about how the American colonies were brutally affected by the rule of British government. He argues about the American independence from the British. He starts by differentiating the government and the society. According to Thomas Paine‚ the main role of the government is to protect “the life‚ liberty and pursuits of happiness” of the people. If the government fails to do so‚ the people have the right to overthrow the government. He is completely
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in Philadelphia by the name of Thomas Paine wrote a pamphlet entitled common sense. His simple purpose for this fairly large document was for his fellow man to set aside his or her prejudices and listen to his arguments; mainly that the time for talking has passed and the only thing left to do is raise arms. Paine wields the argumentative appeals‚ Ethos‚ Pathos‚ and Logos in a strong and yet eloquent way that adds immense power to his disputes with Britain. Paine begins by establishing a credible
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Thomas Paine and the American Revolution It would be difficult to imagine the world today‚ without having had the influence of the United States of America. At a time in history‚ where there is much discourse about the ills that the American society has wrought upon the world‚ perhaps it would be of benefit to take a moment to reflect upon the positive. This young country‚ the birthplace of liberty‚ may have ugly scars on its history‚ but it also has been the most influential force for freedom
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Thomas Paine a revolutionary leader who wrote the pamphlet “Common Sense” in January 1776 compels his argument for American Independence from Britain. He has written the pamphlet anonymously and argued that citizens‚ not kings or queens should make the law. It has state that “Americans Independence became a means to move from promising ideas to practical achievements‚ but only the American army could defeat Britain and defend independence.” Which infers that we must fight for our freedom in order
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Common Sense Summary Paper “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine was a very important document at the start of the American Revolution. Paine’s 48 page pamphlet was published on January 10th‚ 1776 and explained why the thirteen colonies should break off from England. In the first section‚ Paine explains that as society begins to flourish‚ a government is more necessary to prevent the “natural evil” he saw in man. The second section of this document points out that all men are equal and that the idea that
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When our founding Fathers created America‚ they intended for it to be a country full of diversity and equal opportunities. In Rights of Man (1791) by Thomas Paine‚ a popular pamphleteer in the late 1700s‚ Paine characterized America as a “union” of a diverse people with no extra privileges for the rich and a “just government”. Paine’s characterization still holds partially true today‚ because America is a diverse nation filled with different nationalities and religions; however‚ his claims that all
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An excerpt from Thomas Paine’s book Rights of Man depicts America as a nation full of equality and unity‚ despite the nation’s diverse population. He claims the government is constructed based on principle morals‚ which allows Americans to overcome differences in beliefs‚ race‚ and economic stratification. Paine’s piece was written in 1791‚ during a time people united through the purpose of supporting independence. The gradual drifting of the nation’s common goal disturbs unity and reveals the vast
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Apparently not; Thomas Paine’s Common Sense was written to convince colonists that a break with England was inevitable‚ necessary‚ and within their capabilities. Paine set up his arguments very carefully. He began by discussing how a government should be set up: without monarchy or hereditary succession. He moved on to the natural rights of human beings from there. By the end of the pamphlet‚ he talked about the potential of America and how the colonies would defeat Great Britain. Paine smoothly related
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