Common Sense Persuasive pamphlet written by Thomas Paine 37 years old

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Common Sense 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 Wrote against independence initially

Pamphlet urges people to declare independence from King George III Written January 9, 1776 Consisted of 47 pages Cost 2 shillings Half a million copies were sold in months

What Common Sense States King’s succession is absurd Demolishes all arguments of reconciling with the King Shows economic gains for independence

Impact That’s one for every 20 Americans (at the time) Equivalent of 15 million copies today HELPS PERSUADE COLONISTS THAT DECLARING INDEPENDENCE IS NECESSARY!