Thomas Paine

Our group has been focusing on different historical characters, and the one I’ve learned a lot about is Thomas Paine. He was one of the important characters in the Revolutionary Period. He wrote Common Sense, which is very well written. This factual story talks about the complications America had with England in order to gain their independence. Paine wanted a representative democracy that gave equal weight to each of the colonies. Paine says that’s the practice of monarchy originates from a sin, and how it affects the public. This novel was very successful in America, and helped colonists strengthen their views. This book has shaped the view on the colonists and has contributed in the establishment of our nation. Paine makes it clear that the colonies must declare independence, so they can ask for help from other countries when needed.