This document provides biographical information about a man born in 1737 in England who apprenticed as a stay maker under his father. Later in life, he became a privateer for Britain before returning to become a professional stay maker, during which time he lost his wife and child. He is known for two works of literature - The American Crisis, which focused on arguments for revolution against the crown, and Common Sense, an article outlining reasons for seeking independence from England.

1. Born 1737-Death 1805

2.  Born in England and apprenticed under his
father to be a stay maker,
 In his later years became a Privateer for Britain
 After returning he became a professional stay
maker
 During this time he loses both wife and child
while wife gives birth to child

3. WORKS OF LITERATURE ILLUSTRATIONS
 The American Crisis
focuses on the
arguments for
revolution towards the
crown
 Common Sense an
article that Focuses on
the main reasons to seek
independence from
England