Throughout history propaganda has been used in order to express an opinion for the purpose of influencing actions of individual and groups. Many times it has been proven to be very effective and lead to major changes in society. Thomas Paine's common sense and the declaration of independence are considered the two most potent documents of propaganda seen in American history. Thomas Paine's Common Sense was written in the year 1776. During this time period America …showed first 75 words of 507 total…

…showed last 75 words of 507 total…writing they now made this tied to the duties of religion. The document was more than just a declaration of independence. It was a struggle for human rights. Thomas Paine's Common Sense and the Declaration of independence were seen by many colonists and influenced America's way of living. The incisive eloquent language and ideas used by Paine and Jefferson in these two documents of American history, allowed them to be very successful pieces of propaganda.