Thomas Paine
homas Paine proved to be an inspiration to all colonists.
He wrote many pamphlets including Common Sense which expressed opinions opposing British rule and The Crisis
which encouraged colonists to stick with their cause for independence.
- thomas paines book was a great seller and made people realize that they needed there freedom
---Anonymous
- Half a million copies of his pamphlet, "Common Sense," were sold in 6 months
---Anonymous
- Thomas Paine was a professional activist, who donated nearly one-third of his salary to help Washington's army.
---Scott Barrett
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