"Common Sense" (Thomas Paine)

"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine is a influential pamphlet published in 1776 that advocates for American independence from Britain. It argues that monarchy and hereditary rule are unjust, and that colonial Americans should govern themselves through their own representative systems. Paine emphasizes the practical benefits of independence, like economic growth and the ability to create a society based on equality and liberty. His clear and persuasive writing helped change public opinion, making the idea of breaking free from British rule widely accepted and inspiring the push toward independence.