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Analysis Of The Declaration Of Independence By Louis Paine

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colonies. At its best, he addressed the lack of common sense when he says, “Common sense will tell us, that the power which hath endeavored to subdue us, is of all others the most improper to defend us. Conquest may be effected under the pretence of friendship; and ourselves, after a long and brave resistance, be at last cheated into slavery” (Paine, 1792). He used a demanding tone to address the issue of slavery, “Whenever a war breaks out between England and any foreign power, the trade of America goes to ruin, because of her connection with Britain” (Paine, 1792).
The Declaration, on the other hand, begins with a lofty and bold statement, “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by
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