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Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine, an English-American activist, author, and theorist born in 1737, dedicated his life to championing civil rights. Through his influential work, "Rights of Man," Paine sparked crucial conversations about equality, justice, and individual freedoms. His powerful words continue to resonate today, inspiring generations to stand up against oppression and fight for a fair and just society. Paine's unwavering commitment to civil rights serves as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the enduring importance of advocating for equality and justice for all. Let us honor his legacy by educating ourselves on civil rights history and actively participating in the ongoing struggle for a more equitable world.
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What did Thomas Paine advocate for?

Political Justice, Religious Freedom, Education Equity, and Economic Justice, enriching our understanding through their unique perspectives and expertise

Where was Thomas Paine from?

Origin country was United States

When was Thomas Paine born?

1737

What ethnicity was Thomas Paine?

Ethnicity: White

What gender was Thomas Paine?

Gender: Male

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Age of Reason
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Age of Reason: The Definitive Edition
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Common Sense: and Other Writings
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Common Sense, The Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine (Signet Classics)
Image of the book Rights of Man, Common Sense, and Other Political Writings (Oxford World's Classics)
Rights of Man, Common Sense, and Other Political Writings (Oxford World's Classics)
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Thomas Paine: A Life from Beginning to End (American Revolutionary War)
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Common Sense and Selected Works of Thomas Paine
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Rights of Man
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Thomas Paine and the Promise of America
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Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word
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Thomas Paine's Rights of Man (Books That Changed the World)
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Thomas Paine Collection: Common Sense, Rights of Man, Age of Reason, An Essay on Dream, Biblical Blasphemy, Examination Of The Prophecies
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Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine
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The Great Debate: Edmund Burke, Thomas Paine, and the Birth of Right and Left
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Thomas Paine and the Promise of America: A History & Biography
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The Thomas Paine Reader (Penguin Classics)
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Complete Works of Thomas Paine
Image of the book Thomas Paine : Collected Writings : Common Sense / The Crisis / Rights of Man / The Age of Reason / Pamphlets, Articles, and Letters (Library of America) (Library of America, 76)
Thomas Paine : Collected Writings : Common Sense / The Crisis / Rights of Man / The Age of Reason / Pamphlets, Articles, and Letters (Library of America) (Library of America, 76)
Image of the book Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of Modern Nations
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Common Sense (Books of American Wisdom)
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Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call for American Independence

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Filthy Little Atheist
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National Review
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Tom Paine’s Two Radicalisms
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CBBC Newsround
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History Today
The Gain from Thomas Paine
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The Guardian
No Paine, no gain
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The Guardian
Bones of contention
Jul 15, 2006
The New York Review of Books
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