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American History: Outlines: Common Sense,independence
Discussion of comparison and contrast of Declaration of Independence and Common Sense. If you click the "documents" link in the sidebar, you can also access the text of Common Sense.
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Object of History: Rallying Revolutionaries: "Common Sense"
Annotated excerpts from Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" that clearly demonstrate the writer's ability to persuade his American readers to separate from England.
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Media Visions: Meet Thomas Paine, a Visionary Revolutionist
This biographical article discusses Thomas Paine (1737-1809), English writer and social activist, who is best known for his popular essay, Common Sense, the pivotal call for American independence and democracy.
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Positive Atheism: The Philosophy of Paine
This site displays the text as delivered by Thomas A. Edison about the philosophies of Thomas Paine (1737-1809 CE). According to Edison, Paine is one of the great members of society who was never recognized for his outstanding achievements.
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Learn Out Loud: Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Listen to the text of the most famous pamphlet in American literary history. Available for listening as an excerpt or as the entire work.
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Thomas Paine: A Brief History
A biography of Thomas Paine, including a discussion of his works. Provides quotes and a bibliography.
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The Quotations Page: Common Sense by Thomas Paine
This site provides quotes from Thomas Paine's Common Sense.