Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" is a pamphlet published in 1776 that advocated for American independence from Britain. It argued that it was common sense for the colonists to break away from British rule and form their own government.
Related terms
American Revolution: A war fought between Great Britain and the thirteen colonies from 1775 to 1783, resulting in American independence.
Independence: The state of being free from control or influence of others.
Revolutionary War: Another term for the American Revolution, where colonists fought against British troops for their freedom.