Common Sense - By Thomas Paine

Philadelphia, February 14, 1776 Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain.

Introduction

Introduction to the Third Edition By Thomas Paine - Philadelphia, February 14, 1776

Origin and Design

Of the Origin and Design of Government in General, with Concise Remarks on the English Constitution By Thomas Paine

Of Monarchy

Of Monarchy and Hereditary Succession By Thomas Paine

Present State

Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs By Thomas Paine

Present Ability

Of the Present Ability of America: with some Miscellaneous Reflections By Thomas Paine

Appendix

Appendix to the Third Edition By Thomas Paine