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American History (1600s - 1700s)

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This playlist provides clips that illustrate key moments in American History in the 1600s and 1700s.

Liberty's Kids: Thomas Paine's Common Sense
03:32 - 06:37
3m 5s
history
american history
the american revolution
common sense
founding fathers
thomas paine

Thomas Paine explains to Ben Franklin, James, Sarah, and Moses his new publication, Common Sense, one of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution. Paine explains that, in the pamphlet, he explains the American Revolution in a simple manner for the ordinary person and makes the case for total independence from Britain. Paine states that he hopes to change public opinion about remaining loyal to the King of England.

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