“Widespread Sense” by Thomas Paine is a extremely influential pamphlet advocating for American independence, printed in 1776. Extensively distributed in pamphlet type, it ignited the flames of revolution and have become a pivotal catalyst for the American Revolution.
Paine’s “Widespread Sense” eloquently argued for the pure rights of man, the issues of monarchy, and the significance of self-governance. Its persuasive prose and lucid arguments deeply resonated with the American colonists, serving to to impress assist for independence.