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Common Sense (Wisehouse Classics Edition)
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Common Sense Is A Pamphlet Written By Thomas Paine In 177576 That Inspired People In The Thirteen Colonies To Declare And Fight For Independence From Great Britain In The Summer Of 1776. The Pamphlet Explained The Advantages Of And The Need For Immediate Independence In Clear, Simple Language. It Was Published Anonymously On January 10, 1776, At The Beginning Of The American Revolution And Became An Immediate Sensation. It Was Sold And Distributed Widely And Read Aloud At Taverns And Meeting Places.Washington Had It Read To All His Troops, Which At The Time Had Surrounded The British Army In Boston. In Proportion To The Population Of The Colonies At That Time (2.5 Million), It Had The Largest Sale And Circulation Of Any Book Published In American History. As Of 2006, It Remains The Alltime Best Selling American Title.Common Sense Presented The American Colonists With An Argument For Freedom From British Rule At A Time When The Question Of Whether Or Not To Seek Independence Was The Central Issue Of The Day. Paine Wrote And Reasoned In A Style That Common People Understood. Forgoing The Philosophical And Latin References Used By Enlightenment Era Writers, He Structured Common Sense As If It Were A Sermon, And Relied On Biblical References To Make His Case To The People. He Connected Independence With Common Dissenting Protestant Beliefs As A Means To Present A Distinctly American Political Identity. Historian Gordon S. Wood Described Common Sense As The Most Incendiary And Popular Pamphlet Of The Entire Revolutionary Era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Common Sense? A: The main theme of Common Sense is the argument for American independence from British rule, emphasizing the need for immediate action and the advantages of self-governance.
- Q: Who is the author of Common Sense? A: Common Sense was written by Thomas Paine, a political activist and philosopher, in 1775-76.
- Q: When was Common Sense first published? A: Common Sense was first published anonymously on January 10, 1776.
- Q: How many pages does Common Sense contain? A: Common Sense contains 46 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition of Common Sense? A: This edition of Common Sense is a paperback binding.
- Q: In what category is Common Sense classified? A: Common Sense is classified under the category of Colonial Period literature.
- Q: What makes Common Sense significant in American history? A: Common Sense is significant because it was a best-selling pamphlet that inspired the Thirteen Colonies to pursue independence, influencing public opinion at a crucial time in American history.
- Q: What writing style does Thomas Paine use in Common Sense? A: Thomas Paine uses a clear and accessible writing style, avoiding complex philosophical references to connect with common readers, often employing biblical references.
- Q: Is there any specific historical context for Common Sense? A: Common Sense was written during a time of rising tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain, just before the American Revolution.
- Q: What impact did Common Sense have on the American Revolution? A: Common Sense had a profound impact on the American Revolution by galvanizing public support for independence and serving as a rallying cry for colonists to take action against British rule.