Why was thomas paine's essay common sense significant to american independence? the ideas in the essay inspired the continental congress to present king george iii with the olive branch petition. the essay divided the patriots into those who wanted a break from britain and those who wanted reconciliation. the ideas in the essay inspired thomas jefferson while he was drafting the declaration of independence. the essay spurred colonists to take a stand, demand independence, and establish their own government.

Where did washington’s army spend a harsh and difficult winter in 1777–1778?

How do you imagine life would be without the invention of the typewriter? would computers have been invented?

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.