* Common Sense (1776): This pamphlet was a powerful argument for American independence from British rule. It denounced the monarchy and aristocracy and argued that the people had the right to create a new government based on the principles of liberty and equality.
* The Crisis (1776-1783): A series of essays that helped to rally the American people and boost morale during the Revolutionary War. Paine argued that the war was a just cause and that America would ultimately prevail.
* The Rights of Man (1791-1792): A defense of the French Revolution and a critique of the British government. Paine argued that all people have natural rights to liberty, equality, and property and that these rights should be protected by law.
Thomas Jefferson:
* The Declaration of Independence (1776): Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed America's independence from Britain and outlined the principles of the American Revolution.
* Notes on the State of Virginia (1785): A comprehensive description of the history, geography, and politics of Virginia. Jefferson's Notes is a valuable source of information about the early United States.
* The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson (1821): Jefferson's autobiography is a personal account of his life and career. It provides insight into his thoughts and beliefs, and it is a valuable source of information about the early history of the United States.