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This seven page paper examines the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 which condemned the rule of Britain over its' colony. The imagery is strong and the language plain which added to its' popularity. This book, which sold about half a million by the end of 1776 is discussed and illustrated with direct quotes. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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England which was further enflamed by the heavy debt situation which plagued many of the colonies traders. England had been financially crippled by the Seven Years war and as a
result needed to raise funds in any way possible, consequently the colonies saw taxes and duties rising which increased resentment (Kashatus 53, Appleby 1995). Americas citizens were ripe for the
controversial 47 page pamphlet Common Sense written by Thomas Paine (Kashatus 53). When Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet he recognised its controversy, its introduction reads; "Perhaps the
sentiments contained in the following pages, are not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor; a long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a
superficial appearance of being right, and raises at first a formidable outcry in defence of custom. But tumult soon subsides. Time makes more converts than reason" (Paine 1).
His words were to be proven correct, as within a short period of time the actions which Paine called for would occur and time did prove to convert many
individuals which had previously been in favour of a peaceful settlement (Kashatus 53). Paines pamphlet was popular at the time despite its controversy. Part of this reason was
the style the writing. This pamphlet was phrased in language which was understandable by the common man (Kashatus 53). In this his attitude was similar to that of many
other revolutionaries, and as noted by many critics and observers of political events he believed in the idea that citizens should be informed in order to be able to exercise
their civic responsibilities wisely" (Brown xiii). Brown describes Pains writing as infected with pungent magnetism (Brown 64). This all aids in the explanation for the popularity of this pamphlet.
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