“Common Sense” by Thomas Paine is a highly influential pamphlet advocating for American independence, published in 1776. Widely distributed in pamphlet form, it ignited the flames of revolution and became a pivotal catalyst for the American Revolution.
Paine’s “Common Sense” eloquently argued for the natural rights of man, the flaws of monarchy, and the importance of self-governance. Its persuasive prose and lucid arguments deeply resonated with the American colonists, helping to galvanize support for independence.