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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Common Sense by Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete original text of the third edition of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" published in 1776 in six linked sections.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning:american Literature and Comp: Rationalism:thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Thomas Paine including his background, writings, and political career. A link to "The Crisis No. 1" by Thomas Paine is provided; students are to read it and underline examples of rhetoric. There is also a quiz over...
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C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Thomas Paine's revolutionary publication "Common Sense" of 1776. Be sure to click on 'featured place' and 'classroom resources' for more facts and information about Paine.
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Other

Media Vision Voices: Meet Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Read an extensive biography of 18th century political writer Thomas Paine, click to read about his ideas placed in a contemporary context, and use research links to read more online.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Thomas Paine

For Students 9th - 10th
Some of Thomas Paine's essays on religion can be found at this site.