Who made the more compelling argument for independence...?

Question

Thomas Paine (common sense) or Thomas Jefferson (declaration of independence) ?

compare and contrast :)

Answer 1

Thomas Paine - - - but then he was writing a pamphlet and had more scope for advancing his argument whereas the Declaration was a single sheet with lofty rhetoric that literally soared.  Paine's pamphlet laid out a variety of arguments in a logical fashion whereas the Declaration was simply that, a solemn cry for Independence.  Paine was a good writer able to articulate his argument with a minimum of fuss.  The Declaration bennefited from judicious editing.

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