Thomas Paine's Common Sense: Key Role in American Independence
Explore the influence of Thomas Paine's Common Sense on the American colonists' decision to declare independence, its impact, and key events surrounding its publication in 1776.
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www.Apushreview.com APUSH REVIEW: THOMAS PAINE S COMMON SENSE Everything You Need To Know About Thomas Paine s Common Sense To Succeed In APUSH
The New Curriculum And Common Sense Key Concept 3.2, I, B: The colonists belief in the superiority of republican self-government based on the natural rights of the people found its clearest American expression in Thomas Paine s Common Sense and in the Declaration of Independence. Page 34 of the Curriculum framework Common Sense played an intricate role in influencing the colonists decision to declare independence Since it is mentioned specifically, you should be very familiar with it
Events Prior to Common Sense (January 1776) 1775: April Battles of Lexington and Concord July Olive Branch Petition colonists hoped to have peace and grievances addressed, rejected by KG3 Throughout 1775 and the early part of 1776, most colonists did NOT want independence Rather, they were seeking a redress of grievances and to go back to the days of salutary neglect
Enter T-Paine Who was he? Philosopher from England that moved to America in 1774 Ideas reflected the Enlightenment Why did he publish Common Sense? He urged America to break away from Britain and KG3
The Message and Impact You get a Common Sense! The book was divided into 4 sections 1. Origins of government and remarks on English Constitution 2. Monarchy and Hereditary Succession 3. Present state of American affairs 4. Present ability of America You get a Common Sense! You get a You get a You get a You get a Common Sense! Common Sense! Common Sense! Common Sense! It was written to appeal to common people Proportionally to the population at the time, it is the best-selling book in American history As many as 500,000 copies to a population of 2.5 million
Test Tips Multiple-Choice Short Answer Questions: Perhaps an excerpt from the reading: what was the purpose Cause of the Revolution Essay Questions: Part of the influences (causes) of the American Revolution
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