USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It was published anonymously on January 10, 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution and became an immediate sensation. At his print shop here, Robert Bell published the first edition of Thomas Paine’s revolutionary pamphlet in January 1776.

Detailed explanation-2: -39° 56.79′ N, 75° 8.787′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Thomas Paine Place, on the left when traveling north on South 3rd Street.

Detailed explanation-3: -Published in 1776, Common Sense challenged the authority of the British government and the royal monarchy. The plain language that Paine used spoke to the common people of America and was the first work to openly ask for independence from Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-4: -On January 10, 1776, the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense became the first viral mass communications event in America.

Detailed explanation-5: -After securing letters of introduction from Franklin, Paine set sail for Philadelphia, arriving in November of 1774.