Thomas Paine Thomas Paine & &

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

Thomas Paine & Thomas Jefferson I. Introduction

II. Body

Background

Ideology & Achievements

Influence

III. summary

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Similareities&Differences

Differences

Similarities

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Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson are two important person in American history. They have some similarities and differences in their background, ideology, as well as achievements and influence.

Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson

I. Introduction

Thomas Paine He was born in a poor family in

Britain.The father is a tailor.Paine's

formal education lasted only until

the age of thirteen, at which point

he began working for his father.

Eventually, took low-paying job in

tax-collecting, educating himself

further in his free time.

Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson (1743–

1826) American Founding Father Principal author of the

United States Declaration of Independence (1776)

The third President of the United States (1801–1809).

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Background• Similarity:

In the same history period

• Difference:

Thomas Paine: Born in a poor family. His father was a tailor and left school at the age of 13.

Thomas Jefferson: Born in a planter’s family, got great education.

Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was the principle

author of the Declaration of Independence, a formal document which officially proclaimed the dissolution of the American colonies from the British crown.

He has 3 main ideas: • People's freedom of speech• Freedom of the press• Freedom of religion

Ideology & Achievements

•Similarity: Advocate rights of human and American’s

independence from England.

•Difference: Thomas Paine: 1. The Common Sense

advocated the idea of American independence from England.

2. The American Crisis inspired the American troops and gained victory.

3. The Age of Reason suggested people not to believe in religion blindly.

Thomas Jefferson: The Declaration of Independence provided a regular

legal system for the new nation. He promoted the freedom religion. He bought territory west of the Mississippi called the

Louisiana Purchase and doubled American’s area.

InfluenceThomas Jefferson

3.Jefferson combined democracy with freedom harmoniously and applied them to the reality of political practice, which laid the foundation and development of the democratic republic of the United States.

4.He is not only to lay a theoretical foundation for American democracy, but to provide spiritual support for defending the civil rights of American freedom.

5.His political philosophy is a precious legacy of American political culture.

Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Paine1. Paine published many articles in the American War

of Independence battle to improve the people's consciousness, and to inspire people to fight, which has played a significant role for promoting the development of the revolutionary movement. The Common sense and paved the way for the Declaration of Independence.

2. Paine distinguished the civil society and political state. Formal government is only a small part of human civilization to solve a small amount of the inconvenient transaction. The idea of the autonomous function of civil society affects and reflects the country's political philosophy in the United States.

In conclusion, although Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson have some similarities and differences in their background, ideology , achievements and influence.Their thoughts and contributions have influenced American deeply.

III. summary

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