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"An American Woman" Lends her Support to the Revolutionary War
Esther Reed launched the creation of the Ladies' Association of Philadelphia with the publication of a broadside "Sentiments of an American Woman." Keenly aware of the limited scope of earlier women's efforts and referring to women as "brave [...]
Tags: Patriots, Revolutionary War
Item Type: Pamphlet/Petition
Historical Era: Revolution and New Nation (1751-1815)
Common Sense (Excerpt)
In these excerpts from the famous pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine makes the case for independence from Britain. The alleged benefits of British rule, Paine asserts, are actually liabilities; he cites unfair trade policies and American [...]
Item Type: Pamphlet/Petition
Historical Era: Revolution and New Nation (1751-1815)