On this day in history, January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine publishes 'Common Sense,' explosive call to rebellion
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Thomas Paine published "Common Sense" on this day in history, Jan. 10, 1776. He savaged monarchies, inspired the colonies to rebellion and sold the equivalent of 66 million copies today.
"The cause of America is, in a great measure, the cause of all mankind." "We have it in our power to begin the world over again." — Thomas Paine "Common Sense" sold the equivalent of 66 million copies relative to America's population today. Searing criticisms in ‘Common Sense’ of overbearing, unaccountable government ring as true today as they did in 1776. "There is something exceedingly ridiculous in the composition of monarchy." — Thomas Paine Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
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