Thomas Paine and Common Sense

In January 1776 a small book called, Common Sense, written by Thomas Paine became quite powerful in the role of independence.

This book which many american read, expressed clearly what they thought. Many if the ideas expressed in this book would later on be written in the decleration of indepencence.

In simple, direct language, Paine proposed his radical ideas of how the colonies should take action. One of his proposals was the independence from Britain, the second was the creation of a republican state government, and last but most important, the union of the new states.

In Common Sense, Paine denounces the king and British aristocrates as frauds and parasites. He wanted the common people to be able to elect their own government. He blaimed the king, rather then Parliament, as the greatest enemy of America.

He claimed that a republic would reward people for their hard work and not for tittles. He said that, free from the empire, America would be able to trade with the whole world.

"The cause of America, is the cause for all man kind".