COMMON SENSE BY THOMAS PAINE IS A SHARP CRITIQUE OF COLONIAL SYSTEM
Keywords:
Thomas Paine, Common sense, pamphlet, colonial system, American RevolutionAbstract
This article examines Thomas Paines writings as a political writer and clarify American history. In his works, he puts forward the ideas of America's acceptance of freedom. Through a close analysis of “Common Sense”, Thomas Paine's reaction to the events taking place in America, his efforts to accept American independence, and his criticism of the colonial system are explored.
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