In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense. This small pamphlet had a big effect on colonists and moved many Americans to support independence from Great Britain. Colonists were persuaded by the
<span>logic of Paine's arguments, which included that the Atlantic Ocean was too wide to allow Britain to rule America as well as an American government could, that it was foolish to think an island could rule a continent, and that the idea of Britain being America's "mother country" made Britain's actions all the worse because no mother would treat her children so badly.</span>
. The colonists were angry over the Townshend Acts, which led to riots. It was important because it was a turning point in America's quest for independence.
<span>imperialist expansion
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The Himalayan Mountains created a natural protective barrier. Many civilizations have benefited from natural protective barriers. Egypt had the desert, Switzerland had the Alps, the Alps saved Rome too.
Freight train . Sorry if I’m wrong
