By the late 18th century, Colonial America had a population explosion, which led to land becoming scarce very quickly. The sudden rise in population led to more diversity, weakened equality, and increased ideology. People were soon fighting over border disputes and people began thinking more revolutionary rather than the traditional ways of the past. The problems that were fought about in the Seven Years War eventually led Great Britain to tax the colonies. By doing so, the Colonial Americans were slowly losing
their loyalty towards Great Britain and realized they needed to fight for their independence. After years of being under the rule of the English crown, the idea of change has become a popular discussion mat/ter amongst the people living in Colonial America.
In Common Sense, Thomas Paine addresses some of the main issues facing Colonial America. He gives his thoughts about government, religion, and inevitability of American independence. Although many citizens agreed with......
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