How old was Thomas Paine when he published Common Sense?

Thomas Paine was born on February 9, 1737. He died on June 8, 1809. Common Sense was published on January 9, 1776. He was 38 years old when Common Sense was published. Common Sense was a pamphlet that explained the reasons why the colonists should become independent from Great Britain. Many colonists were not sure if they should declare independence from Great Britain. They knew they had issues regarding how the British were treating them. They were concerned about the tax laws that had been passed without their consent. They also were concerned about the blood that had been shed. This pamphlet changed many minds in the colonies. Many colonists who were unsure if they should declare independence from Great Britain believed they should declare their independence after reading Thomas Paine’s pamphlet.
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