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Thomas Paine, the author of Common Sense, was born on February 9th, 1737.
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Thomas Paine was an English-American political activist, philosopher, and political theorist
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Although Common Sense was published like a book, it is a pamphlet.
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It advocated independence from Great Britain to the citizens of the 13 Colonies
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The people of the 13 colonies were the target audience of this pamphlet, because Thomas Paine wanted them to secede from Great Britain's ruling
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Thomas Paine wanted the people of the 13 colonies to be enlightened on the benefits of leaving Great Britain's grasp.
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The Northern colonies were more supportive due to their independent lifestyles.
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The southern habitants reacted negatively due to their need to sell their crops to Great Britain.
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Common Sense brought the Northern and Southern colonies together to push them towards independence.
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Thomas Paine died on June 8th, 1809.
