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Common Sense What: 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that suggested the colonies should break off from Britain When: 1776

Common Sense Significance: 1.Appealed to the common people and suggested that anyone could understand the conflict 2.Convinced the colonists that complete separation from Britain was the only option

Common Sense Main Points 1.Everything suggests that it is time for separation. 2.No island should rule a continent. 3.Being a part of Britain will continue to hurt our trade with the world. 4.Distance does not allow for speedy decisions. 5.No parent holds onto children this long.

Common Sense Main Impact 1.500,000 sold in first year. 2.Convinced colonial legislatures to vote for independence. 3.Influenced the “normal” colonists and helped them understand what was going on.

ARR #12 1. List 4 examples where Paine suggests it is common sense to break away from Britain. 2. Of all the reasons Paine gives, which do you think provides the most support for separation? Explain in 2-3 sent. ARR #14 1. List 5 examples where this Loyalist says America is better not separating from Britain. Overall 1. Which argument is easier to understand? Explain