What was the impact of common sense and the declaration of independance on the american revolution.?

Answer 1

Note to Jaread -- The American Revolution began in April 1775, Common Sense was published in January 1776; the Declaration of Indepdence in July 1776. Now that's SOME influence they had if they started a war the year BEFORE they were printed!!

As a matter of fact, the Declaration of Independence --that is the DOCUMENT with that name-- did NOT have the sort of influence Americans now seem to think. In fact, it was at the time considered mostly a formality. What really mattered was that the Second Continental Congress actually voted TO declare independence on July 2 (two days before they approved the document).

So the Declaration was more a culmination of a series of events, articulating the reasons for what had already happened. It's later importance was more because it was an effective icon and summary of the important decision it marked. Strictly speaking, it is difficult to argue that the Declaration itself had much influence in convincing people to support the Revolution, much less in the Revolution's later success.

On the other hand, there were various political movements and arguments that came BEFORE and led to the declaring of independence -- gaining and galvanizing support for the patriot cause. Among these were earlier declarations of independence by several of the colonies/states (some of whose language Jefferson drew on to draft the national Declaration), the political lobbying of proponents of independence in Congress (in which John Adams led the way), AND a little pamphlet called "Common Sense". This fiery pamphlet, with its arguments against monarchy in general, and for American independence in particular, was an enormous bestseller and solidified support for the independence movement throughout the colonies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Sense

Answer 2

Are you kidding? It was because of common sense and the Declaration if Independance that the American revolution started.