Not a dumbed-down rant for the masses, as often described, Common Sense is a masterful piece of argument and rhetoric that proved the power of words. It took a hard jolt to move Americans from professed loyalty to declared rebellion, and it came in large part from Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Common Sense was first published anonymously by Thomas Paine in January of 1776 and is regarded by many as the most important piece of writing of the American Revolution. Our present condition is, legislation without law wisdom without a plan a Constitution without a name and, what is strangely astonishing, perfect. They weren’t fighting for self-defense, or protection of their property, or to force Britain to the negotiating table. Yet few dared voice what most knew was true - they were no longer fighting for their rights as British subjects. Their soldiers had captured Fort Ticonderoga, besieged Boston, fortified New York City, and invaded Canada. Author: Wason, Marianne (NHC Assistant Director of Education Programs, Online Resources, 1997–2014)īy January 1776, the American colonies were in open rebellion against Britain.
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