Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
'Tis time to part': the famous declaration that continental union with a small island is absurd.
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From Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Paine argues that reconciliation with Britain is impossible and ruinous; America's connection to Britain has brought wars not protection, and the time for separation has arrived.
Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
There is something very absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.Read in Books4Free →
Thoughts on the Present State of American Affairs
Refutes the 'parent country' argument: 'Europe, and not England, is the parent country of America.'
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