Published anonymously in 1776, Paine’s Common Sense became an immediate bestseller, with 56 editions printed in that year alone. Using clear, accessible language Paine challenges the authority of the British government, arguing in favor of independence. Paine also reflects on the purpose of government, stating that it should allow all people “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Paine’s...

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