University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Thomas Paine's "The Rights of Man"
The complete text of "The Rights of Man," a document Thomas Paine wrote to defend the French Revolution. Contains personal prefaces written to George Washington and to English and French readers; text of French preface has been...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Thomas Paine
The complete original text of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" originally published in January 1776.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Common Sense, Thomas Paine, 1776
Excerpts from Thomas Paine's Common Sense, in which Paine makes a powerful case for American independence.
PBS
Pbs Online/the American Revolution
Information packed game that takes you on a journey through the lead-up to the Revolutionary War, the Revolutionary War itself, and beyond to the Bill of Rights. Hyperlinks to other articles in this great site.
PBS
Pbs: Timeline of the Revolution
A timeline beginning at the ascension of King George of England in 1760 and ending at the passing of the US Bill of Rights, is brief but informative. A Revolutionary War game, as well as other educational sites are available.
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Independence! Philadelphia 1776
The newspaper layout makes it simple to read the accounts of the reaction to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The article includes valuable links including an introduction to Thomas Paine and his role in this event.
Other
Positive Atheism: Life of Thomas Paine
This site features the complete text of Thomas Clio Rickman's 1819 biography of the chief political philosopher of the American Revolutionary War.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: Thomas Paine's Common Sense, 1776
Lesson on how Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense convinced reluctant Americans to abandon the goal of reconciliation with Britain and accept independence as the only option for preserving their liberty.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
The complete text of the English edition of Thomas Paine's "The Rights of Man" in a series of links including an introductory letter to President Washington.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
The original text of Thomas Paine's work,"Age of Reason," written in 1794, describing the principles of enlightened government and society.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Crisis by Thomas Paine
The original text of the collection of articles written by Thomas Paine during the American Revolution giving support to for an independent American.
University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide: The Rights of Man by Thomas Paine
This is the index page to the full text of Thomas Paine's political pamphlet "The Rights of Man" (1792).
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Rationalism
This is an introduction to a unit on Rationalism, also known as The Age of Reason or Enlightenment, was set during the American Revolutionary period. It focuses on the belief that the power of reason and science would further human...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning:american Literature and Comp: Rationalism:thomas Paine
This lesson focuses on Thomas Paine including his background, writings, and political career. A link to "The Crisis No. 1" by Thomas Paine is provided; students are to read it and underline examples of rhetoric. There is also a quiz over...
East of England Broadband Network
E2 Bn: History's Heroes: Great Campaigners
It is important that students be good citizens and play and understand the people who campaign various issues in their environment. This particular unit identifies some fine campaigners who used their religion to influence their lives....
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in...
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Six Important People From Our Nation's History
In this lesson, 5th graders examine the lives of six people who were important in early American history. They include Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington. Readings include...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Common Sense by Thomas Paine
The complete original text of the third edition of Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" published in 1776 in six linked sections.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Thomas Paine: Writer and Revolutionary
By watching a biographical video and engaging in two primary source activities, students will encounter the ideas, writings, and impact of Thomas Paine.
Cengage Learning
Paine/common Sense
This site takes a brief look into Thomas Paine (1737-1809). The site includes Paine's thoughts and beliefs as well as providing an analysis of his writings.
Digital History
Digital History: Declaring Independence [Pdf]
Follow the steps that Americans took before declaring their independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence set out the ideals and reasons behind this stunning move. Use the student exercises to understand the different levels...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Thomas Paine
Some of Thomas Paine's essays on religion can be found at this site.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Thomas Paine, 1737 1809
An in-depth profile of Thomas Paine and discussion of his literary works. Includes links to e-texts of his writings.
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: Thomas Paine
Short biography of Revolutionary activist Thomas Paine. Includes historical illustration of Paine plus a video clip from the PBS documentary "Liberty."