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After reading "common Sense" by Thomas Paine, in a 2 pages describe the three most and three least important point in this document.

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This solution analyzes a famous work of Thomas Paine titled Common Sense.

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Before we begin let me make a few notes. Common Sense by Thomas Paine is a very interesting historical document. The instructions are also clearly stated. However, as an OTA, the goal is to not provide material that a student can simply print-off and submit as their own. The job of the OTA is NOT to write an essay for the student, but to provide ideas, definitions, research help, and instructions on how the student should approach the problem. Therefore, I will not provide you with a 2 page written response. I will give you advice, hints, and further material and instructions to point you in the right direction.

I would recommend that you begin your essay by providing a brief historical context and description of the document. I would begin by explaining who Thomas Paine was. Though born in Great Britain, Paine ...

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