Common Sense
By Thomas Paine
- Release Date: 1776-01-01
- Genre: Politics & Current Events
Description
Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775 – 76 that inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776. In clear, simple language it explained the advantages of and the need for immediate independence.
