Persuasive pamphlet written by Thomas Paine 37 years old Arrived to America a year before Former school teacher Knew no one had no money Within two years was the most successful writer in America ID: 535387
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Common Sense
Persuasive pamphlet written by Thomas Paine37 years oldArrived to America a year beforeFormer school teacherKnew no one, had no moneyWithin two years was the most successful writer in AmericaWrote against independence initiallySlide2
Pamphlet urges people to declare independence from King George III
Written January 9, 1776Consisted of 47 pagesCost 2 shillingsHalf a million copies were sold in monthsSlide3
What Common Sense
StatesKing’s succession is absurdDemolishes all arguments of reconciling with the KingShows economic gains for independence Slide4
Impact
That’s one for every 20 Americans (at the time)Equivalent of 15 million copies todayHELPS PERSUADE COLONISTS THAT DECLARING INDEPENDENCE IS NECESSARY!