Thomas Paine's Common Sense In The American Revolutionary War

The American Revolutionary War was between the years 1776 and 1783, which was around the time that Common Sense was introduced. In 1775 the Continental Congress met and chose George Washington as the general. Soon after, in early 1776, Paine stated that the colonies should have independence and by this point, many of the colonists were already leaning towards Independence. On March 1774, the British Tea Act occurred, tea was thrown into Boston Harbor that three months later several spreads into some other colonies. It was three ships loaded that they moored quickly in Boston Harbor with the intentions to get the British out of debt. In addition, three patriots Paul Revere, William Dawes and Samuel Prescott warned the colonists that the British were coming to Lexington. The British had the best-trained army and in order to win, they had to defeat the guerrilla tactics. The British had promised to give land to the French and then, after the Battle of Saratoga they decided to join the Americans. Britain had …show more content…
However, this tells you the book was so eminent, that the author Isaac Kramnick introduces the ¨Common Sense¨ in his own way. This book would be recommended for people unfamiliar of the independence to the colonies now. The book, in general, introduces Thomas Paine 's background following with a little about Common Sense. It was very brave for Paine to get involved with the American Revolution and being able to turn the idea of having independence when he knew he 'd have to face the consequences. According to this pamphlet, it makes Thomas Paine the ¨ ‘Founding Father Of The United States,’ ¨ and the first to deliver peace in America. Thomas Paine had a vision for society and was against slavery, but the fact that he was radical it would affect the way people saw him. Overall, Thomas Paine played an essential part during the American Revolution, America changes because of his