THOMAS PAINE Born 1737-Death 1805

Early life

Born in England and apprenticed under his father to be a stay maker,

In his later years became a Privateer for Britain

After returning he became a professional stay maker

During this time he loses both wife and child while wife gives birth to child

Works and Pamphlets

WORKS OF LITERATURE ILLUSTRATIONS

The American Crisis focuses on the arguments for revolution towards the crown

Common Sense an article that Focuses on the main reasons to seek independence from England