In the articles by Thomas Paine and Klemens von Metternich I was able to get two different views on monarchy. Where one of the two agreed with monarchy and the other highly disagreed with it. They both had good arguments and supported those arguments with

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        When you think of the Devil, do you think about today’s crime, or the government? How about God? When you think of God, do you think of all the miracles that happen, or about the rescue of the miners in Chile? In reading these two articles the Devil and God is spoke when speaking about monarchy. The Devil was referred to as monarchy, and when it would rain and thunder, people would fear it was God punishing them. In the articles by Thomas Paine and Klemens von Metternich I was able to get two different views on monarchy. Where one of the two agreed with monarchy and the other highly disagreed with it. They both had good arguments and supported those arguments with compelling facts and beliefs. I will inform you today of both of these articles and speak of their beliefs and facts that I was able to learn about. I will start with Thomas Paine who is highly against monarchy and believes everyone is born equal. I will continue to introduce Metternich’s article and give you the facts and beliefs he has for monarchy.

        I will first inform you of Thomas Paine’s history. He was born in England on January 29, 1737. He had many careers, a few being, a school master, preacher, and a customs inspector. In November 1774 he arrived in America with a letter of recommendation from Benjamin Franklin. He was employed as a managing editor of the Pennsylvania Magazine. In 1776 he wrote “Common Sense”, calling for American independence. With knowing some of his history I believe Paine has the credibility to write an article such as this. Thomas Paine presents information that will inform his readers about his thoughts and beliefs. He is clear about how he believes everyone is equal. Also giving reasons behind why a monarchy is wrong and how the effects of hereditary successions are negative.

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        Thomas Paine writes about how everyone is created equal. Men and women are the distinctions of nature, the good and bad of heaven. He sounds disgusted when he thinks about how a race of men came into the world better than the rest. When in the early ages of the world there were no kings and no wars. Paine believes it is the pride of kings that confuse mankind. He states that Holland without a king enjoyed peace more than any of the monarchial governments in Europe. Paine thought government by kings was the greatest invention the Devil could ever ...

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