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Common Sense is a 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies. Writing in clear and persuasive prose, Paine marshaled moral and political arguments to encourage common people in the Colonies to fight for egalitarian government.
George Washington
George Washington was an American soldier and statesman who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797.
He died on Dec 14. 1799 which making 217 years this day December 31 2016!
Hope That Helps
<span>They called themselves the Patriots.</span>
