Analyzing Thomas Paine's Common Sense

In this question, you will analyze a primary source document related to the American Revolution. Below is an excerpt from Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense, published in January 1776:

“Of all the natural rights of the colonists, the right of personal liberty is the most sacred. It is the foundation upon which the other rights stand.”

Using this excerpt, discuss how Thomas Paine's argument reflects the broader revolutionary sentiments of the time. In your response, be sure to identify one key historical context that influenced his perspective and provide one specific example of how this document impacted colonial attitudes toward independence.