History is to ascribe the American Revolution to Thomas Paine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- History should credit Thomas Paine heavily for the American Revolution.
- In plain terms
- Paine played a major role in the revolution.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize Paine's influence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who shapes history?
- What role did individuals play?
Another view
Attributing a revolution to one person oversimplifies complex events.
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