aug 3, 1776 - Thomas Payne writes common sense
Description:
Common Sense was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–76 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Written in clear and persuasive prose, Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 3, 1776
Now
~ 250 years ago