Thomas paine biography powerpoint

Thomas Paine wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense" in to encourage American independence from Britain....

BIOGRAFY Thomas Paine was born on the 29th of January , Norfolk in England.

This PowerPoint provides a brief, but intriguing overview of Thomas Paine's life--including details of his societal influences and his legacy.

Thomas Paine wrote the influential pamphlet "Common Sense" in to encourage American independence from Britain.

Thomas Paine Was born in Thetford, England, on January 29, Had failed out of school by age Began apprenticing for his father, a corset maker.

A narrated Powerpoint presentation on Paine's life and work, made available on the personal Youtube channel of Edward Dodson.

Thomas Paine.

Presentation on theme: "Thomas Paine."— Presentation transcript:

1 Thomas Paine

2 Background Born in England on January 29, 1737
Emigrated to American in 1774 and settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just in time to take part in the American RevolutionWrote Common Sense, a persuasive pamphlet that advocated American independence from Great Britain; often credited with turning the tide of public opinion in favor of independenceConsidered a radical intellectual with an ability to present complex ideas in clear and concise language

3 Background cont’dServed (1777–1779) as secretary to the committee on foreign affairs of the Continental Congress, and in 1779 was named clerk of the Pennsylvania assemblyWent to Great Britain in While there, Paine wrote The Rights of Man (1791) defending the French revolution and calling on the English to overthrow their monarchy and form a republic.

In 1792, he was tried, convicted of treason, and outlawed from England. After be