The illogical arguments of Thomas Paine

English: Lesson 60  "The most illogical argument in Common Sense" Thomas Paine: a tax collector, businessman, and ship stay maker from Europe, left for America in 1774 in the hopes of finding success. What did he decide to do there? He became a journalist and helped write and edit the Pennsylvania Magazine, and within the first few …

Why Benjamin Franklin is the Archetypal American

English: Lesson 50  "Is there anyone you think is more of the archetypal American than Franklin?" Benjamin Franklin was an industrious, hard-working man who spent his life striving to become a better person and a better servant to others. His life revolved around improving his character so that he would become a more humble, sincere, …