Thomas Paine published Common Sense in January 1776 support of the Patriot cause. Using clear, plain language, Paine rallied the colonists to support the break from Britain. In arguing for American independence, Paine denounced the monarchy and argued that people are born in to a state of equality.
Based on my reading of the pamphlet I would say that Thomas Paine's influence was more to the people than the government. The losses of the Continental Army and the effect of the English habitation and Pro
