Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' is a revolutionary pamphlet that played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. Paine's straightforward and persuasive writing style makes complex political ideas accessible to the common reader, as he argues for the independence of the colonies from British rule. The pamphlet criticizes monarchy and hereditary succession, advocating for a democratic form of government based on the principles of n ...