What pamphlet written by Thomas Paine is credited with turning the tide of public opinion in favor of a formal break with England?

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Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was published in January 1776 and argued in clear and straightforward language that it was time for the American colonies to declare independence from Great Britain. It sold over 500,000 copies and greatly influenced public opinion in favor of a formal break with England.

What Pamphlet Written by Thomas Paine Is Credited with Turning