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Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine

1737-1809

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Thomas Paine was born in England. He met Benjamin Franklin and came to America.

Thomas Paine was a good writer and a good orator.

He inspired a nation to freedom.

Thomas Paine went to France and wrote a book.

He was put in jail for what he wrote.

Thomas Jefferson brought Thomas Paine back to America.

Thomas Paine died in poverty.


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Author of The American Revolution


Page created July 5, 2003. Anne Pemberton. Updated Sun, Feb 12, 2012. AP.