Was the Declaration of Independence Really a Matter of Common Sense?

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Was the Declaration of Independence Really a Matter of Common Sense?

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When:
June 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Where:
Online via Zoom, Richmond, VA
Source:
6AM City Richmond – Events

Register to attend In this lecture, Carolyn Eastman, Ph.D., reexamines the Declaration of Independence in the context of the political, cultural, and social forces shaping the revolutionary moment. From the influence of Thomas Paine's Common Sense to debates over slavery, religion, and relationships with Native nations, this session challenges common myths and offers a deeper understanding of the document's origins and impact. About the speaker Carolyn Eastman \(Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University\)

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