jan 15, 1776 - 1776 Thomas Paine's Common Sense: Paine's pamphlets expressed his arguments in favor of independence. The pamphlet is considered one of the most influential in history, as it united average citizens and political leaders towards the American Revolution. It was a huge leap forward toward independence. -Victory for the colonists
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