Common Sense

"Common Sense," written by Thomas Paine and published anonymously in 1776, is a persuasive pamphlet that advocates for American independence from Great Britain. Its clear and compelling arguments inspired widespread support for the revolutionary cause, becoming one of the most widely circulated and bestselling American texts in history. Structuring its call for independence as a moral and patriotic appeal, the pamphlet played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion during the American Revolution.