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Common Sense

Written by Thomas Paine, this influential pamphlet argues for the natural rights of individuals and the necessity of a democratic government, significantly impacting the American Revolution. more

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Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine, born on February 9, 1737, and died on June 8, 1809, was a prominent American writer, political figure, and philosopher during the American Revolutionary War. He is renowned for his radical democratic ideas and his contributions to the American independence movement. more

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