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No, Thomas Paine did not sign the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Paine?
Thomas Paine was born on February 9, 1737 1] – June 8, 1809) was an English-born American political activist, philosopher, political theorist, and revolutionary.
Thomas Paine authored Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisis (1776–1783), two of the most influential pamphlets at the start of the American Revolution, and helped inspire the Patriots in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain. His ideas reflected Enlightenment-era ideals of transnational human rights.
While there is no historical record that shows Thomas involvement in drafting the Declaration of Independence, some scholars of Early American History have suspected Thomas Paine's involvement over the past two centuries.
As noted by the Thomas Paine National Historical Association, multiple authors have hypothesized and written on the subject, including Moody (1872), Van der Weyde (1911), Lewis (1947), and more recently, Smith & Rickards (2007).
The degree to which Paine was involved in formulating the text of the Declaration is unclear, as the original draft referenced in the Sherman Copy inscription is presumed lost or destroyed.
However, John Adams' request for permission of "T.P." to copy the original draft may suggest that Paine had a role either assisting Jefferson with organizing ideas within the Declaration, or contributing to the text of the original draft itself.
What is Independence?
Independence is the freedom to make laws or decisions without being governed or controlled by another country, organization, etc.
It is the state of wanting or being able to do things for yourself and make your own decisions, without taking help or influence and rely from other people.
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