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=Common Sense =



- Even though Britain is the mother country of America, no mother should treat her child so brutally in horrendous manner

- Britain ruled the colonies for their own benefits without considering the best interests for governing the colonies.

- Any petitions or documents sent from the colonies to Britain would have to wait a year to get a response because the two nations are so far apart.

- It's ridiculous for an island country to rule a continent.

- Government is a "punisher," "produced by wickedness," that restrains vices.

- Relationship between government and society in a state of "natural liberty."

- Aristocratic and Monarchical tyrannies are found among king's people (ex. people who rule by heredity).

- Criticizes the English constitution by examining the relationship between, king, king's friends, and commons.

- All men are created equal so the distinction between king and his subjects is false.

- Examines the hostilities between Britain and America arguing that independence is the best option.

- Suggested the creation of government and provided outlines for the Americans.

- Presents optimistic view on America's military potential by describing the large amount of lumbar available to build ships to rival the Royal Navy.