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Summary

In 1775, the American colonies were a hotbed of political discord. Many of the British policies, specifically taxes, had caused American colonial leaders to consider the unthinkable: declaring independence from the British Empire and its King George. One such leader, Thomas Jefferson, wrote Common Sense: a pamphlet that explained the advantages of immediate and complete independence. In 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Common Sense became a national sensation, and has remained an important part of American history.

Duration: about 2 hours (02:11:11)
Publishing date: 2015-04-28; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Politics