Summary Of Common Sense By Thomas Paine
Dawson Spaugh
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3 November 2017
Book Report
With open rebellion taking place against Britain, 1776 was a time of political unrest in the American colonies. Yet while their soldiers were openly fighting the British, capturing forts and fortifying cities, few voiced what the colonies true intents were. They were not fighting to negotiate taxes or self-defense, but to proclaim independence. Swaying the colonies to back open rebellion was not an easy task, with a large part of influence for this action coming in thanks to Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”
From the first sentences, Paine clarifies his stance on government, being openly against it, believing it's sole purpose existing to “restrain our vices” (Paine, Common Sense).
Instructor’s Name
3 November 2017
Book Report
With open rebellion taking place against Britain, 1776 was a time of political unrest in the American colonies. Yet while their soldiers were openly fighting the British, capturing forts and fortifying cities, few voiced what the colonies true intents were. They were not fighting to negotiate taxes or self-defense, but to proclaim independence. Swaying the colonies to back open rebellion was not an easy task, with a large part of influence for this action coming in thanks to Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”
From the first sentences, Paine clarifies his stance on government, being openly against it, believing it's sole purpose existing to “restrain our vices” (Paine, Common Sense).