jan 9, 1776 - "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
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Who: Thomas Paine
What: Pamphlet published in favor of American Independence.
Where: Philidelphia
Why: It was said to be one of the most influential pamphlets in history. It united the common people and political leaders behind the idea of independence. He changed the argument when he wrote about the fact that the Americas is not England and the reasons it was created are now still plauging them.
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