s, desires, dreams, wishes, and needs is stated. He would also use oratory, which is public speaking that is formal, persuasive, and emotionally appealing. Paine was the “firebrand of the American Revolution.” His writings brought courage in times of crisis. At the time Paine wrote “Common Sense” the colonies were still split on the question of declaring their independence from Great Britain. Some instructed their delegates in the Continental Congress to act against separation from the mother country. Thousands of colonists were undecided. To rally the faltering Paine wrote: “Freedom has been hunted around the globe. Asia and Africa have expelled her…and England has given her warning to depart. O, receive the fugitive and prepare in time an asylum for mankind!” Colonists up and down the coast read Paine’s pamphlet, which stir call to action. George Washington said it turned doubt into decision for independence. Today’s Government of the United States is similar to that of England in the 1770’s. They are similar in respects to our taxes and basic way of living. They both control our rate of taxes without our say in the matter. Because of Thomas Paine’s call for action to separate from the mother country and create our own government we can elect our representation. Like Paine’s idea of government, many people think government should be regulated and as simple as possible.Richards, Geoffery. “Thomas Paine.” Britannica Encyclopedia.1991 ed.Perry, John. “Thomas Paine” Webster’s Encyclopedia. 1993 ed....
