January 1776:Thomas Painepublishes a pamphlet, “Common Sense,” that argues for American independence. Most colonists consider themselves Britons, but Paine makes the case for a new American. “Europe, and not England, is the parent country of America. This new world hath been the asylum for ...
January 10, 1776 - Thomas Paine, an English writer, publishes his pamphlet "Common Sense," touting the ability and right of America to create a democratic and free nation, winning public support for the cause of American independence from Britain with the sale of hundreds of thousands of copi...
- 'Common Sense' is published by Thomas Paine - It quickly becomes Most read/influential pamphlet - 12000 sold - America has to create its own government March 1776 ? Washington forces British out of Boston for Nova Scotia (Canada june 1776 ?
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In January 1776 Thomas Paine published the pamphlet Common Sense. It pointed out how the colonists were being mistreated by the king. Many copies of the pamphlet were sold, and support for independence grew. The colonists hoped to receive aid from France, a longtime enemy of Britain. To do ...