The time between 1725 - 1800 was a time of fluidity which united the people socially, culturally and politically. The mindset changed from one of pioneer settlers to a growing sense of connection to this country displaying a strong sense of nationalism. Literature reflects this moment in history. People were hungry for change. The literature of this time was realistic and meant to instruct, enlighten, make people think and stir emotions like Tomas Payne’s, ‘Common Sense’!
“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested.
“The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances have, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested.