Thomas Paine Term Paper by violetkay

One of the most well-known intellectuals and leaders of the American revolutionary movement is Thomas Paine, a political philosopher and writer born in England.  Thomas Paine was also one of the most important of these leaders, leaving behind him a lasting legacy for American society and politics.  In fact, Paine wrote “Common Sense”, one of the most influential documents of the American Revolution. And to help commemorate this important document, paper #97600, entitled “Thomas Paine”, was chosen as this week’s paper of the week on AcaDemon. Paper #97600 takes a fascinating look at not only Paine’s most powerful and decisive works and their impact on American society, but it also takes a very specific look at “Common Sense” and it’s influence on the American Revolution.  The paper presents an insightful, informative, enlightening and all around excellent analysis of Paine’s “Common Sense” and its lasting reverberations for America.

This paper details the life and times of political philosopher and writer, Thomas Paine. It examines how, born poor in England, he arrived in America just before the Revolution and devoted his life to three great causes: the American Revolution, religious reform, and the natural rights of man. It looks at how his powerful writings played a significant part in the process of Independence and how some of them also provoked great controversies. It considers whether Paine was a revolutionary pamphleteer and focuses on his very particular pamphlet, "Common Sense" and on the influence he had on the American Revolution.

Outline:
His Main Works and their Context
A Focus on "Common Sense": Paine's Influence on American Independence