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Entry #4: Common Sense 1774

It hast been quite awhile since you shared your journal with us and much has happened. The thirteen colonies find themselves on the precipice of war, and you have just read Thomas Paine's Common Sense or heard a great deal about it. Now, take an opportunity to identify a character in another class and write them a letter on this groundbreaking work from your character's point of view and catch them up on what has been going on in your life since your last entry. Please post your letter in your own wiki as well as on theirs. When you receive their letter, respond to them in the Discussion tab of their wiki. Please also take time to give them feedback on their work. Letters should be roughly 200-300 words in length. Due next class 10/1 (E) or 10/2 (G).

(From Neolin, Susan's character) June 25, 1774 Dear Jacob Worthington,

How are you? I understand that you are one of the wealthier ones in the Virginia colony. Let me introduce myself. I am a Spiritual Leader of the Lennie Lenape tribe. I urge my people to stop using European goods. I have always had a keen interest in the problems that your people face. For the past decade, I have noticed that you have gone through a lot with things such as the Boston Massacre and more acts that have been passed. While you were fighting and comprising over those issues, I have been continuing my effort in trying to convince my native people.

Recently, I was able to obtain a copy of Common Sense and have read it all. Although my english may not be perfect and had some trouble tyring to understand it, I think I got the general idea that Thomas Paine was trying to convey. It seems that you Americans are in a place similar to mine right now; we are both trying to refrain from being connected with Britain.

You are trying to break free from the British Empire. He states that if Britain is involved in wars, "it disrupts American trade with other European countries". I also view that America is "united" and that she is strong enough to govern herself. There will also be so many advantages if you break free. Other European countries, such as Spain and France, will be able to help you if America "break[s] with Britain". Don't you think so? Don't you agree with Thomas Paine? That is what all of the people in my tribe are talking about. I would like to know your point of view on this and your reaction to The Common Sense.

Sincerely, Neolin
 * all quotes taken from Tomas Paine's Common Sense