How did Thomas Paine's common sense influence the Declaration of Independence

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Leonel York

9 July, 06:32

How did Thomas Paine's common sense influence the Declaration of Independence

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Answer:Thomas Paine published Common Sense in January 1776 support of the Patriot cause. Using clear, plain language, Paine rallied the colonists to support the break from Britain ... Congress approved the Declaration of Independence months later, and Common Sense is believed to have greatly influenced support for the cause.