Thomas Paine is known as a public figure that greatly impacted the American Revolutionary War. He was most famous for his writings, including his most famous, Common Sense, written in 1776. His writings inspired passion among the people, but also brought great criticism into his life. His writings inspired American colonists to fight for their independence against Great Britain. Thomas Paine’s life started out in Thetford, England where he was born into a poor Quaker family (Connecticutsar). As a child, Paine’s parents had high expectations of him. Unfortunately, he greatly disappointed them by failing out of school at age 12 (US History).
In his young adult life he held various occupations. Many of these occupations included scientific jobs, …show more content…
Although he did not earn much money from his writings, he still managed to donate over five hundred dollars to the army. Although not a soldier, he inspired the army in many ways. He traveled alongside the army throughout their journeys. During that time, he wrote The American Crisis, one of the largest motivators for the continental army. “Reciting Paine’s impassioned words, the beleaguered troops mustered their remaining hopes for victory and crossed the icy Delaware River to defeat hung-over Hessians on Christmas night and on January 2, the British army’s best general, Earl Cornwallis, at the Battle of Princeton. With victory in New Jersey, Washington won not only two battles, but also the love and thanks of man and woman” (History). Thomas Paine was one of the main motivators of the American Revolution. His writings were one the main reasons we achieved independence. Without him, colonists possibly may have not been persuaded to fight for America’s independence. Common Sense was a communicator for colonists. It was a blunt argument pamphlet that the colonists could actually understand (Common Sense). Paine challenged Britain and Parliament and fought for what was right. The colonists’ strive for independence was sparked by Thomas Paine. He was one of the most significant people of the American Revolutionary
In his young adult life he held various occupations. Many of these occupations included scientific jobs, …show more content…
Although he did not earn much money from his writings, he still managed to donate over five hundred dollars to the army. Although not a soldier, he inspired the army in many ways. He traveled alongside the army throughout their journeys. During that time, he wrote The American Crisis, one of the largest motivators for the continental army. “Reciting Paine’s impassioned words, the beleaguered troops mustered their remaining hopes for victory and crossed the icy Delaware River to defeat hung-over Hessians on Christmas night and on January 2, the British army’s best general, Earl Cornwallis, at the Battle of Princeton. With victory in New Jersey, Washington won not only two battles, but also the love and thanks of man and woman” (History). Thomas Paine was one of the main motivators of the American Revolution. His writings were one the main reasons we achieved independence. Without him, colonists possibly may have not been persuaded to fight for America’s independence. Common Sense was a communicator for colonists. It was a blunt argument pamphlet that the colonists could actually understand (Common Sense). Paine challenged Britain and Parliament and fought for what was right. The colonists’ strive for independence was sparked by Thomas Paine. He was one of the most significant people of the American Revolutionary