“The Concept of Natural Equality and Its Application in Government: A Critical Analysis of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”” The Concept of Natural Equality and Its Application in Government: A Critical Analysis of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”

Instructions: The essay must be 4-5 pages, 12pt font, double-spaced, with 1in. margins. The citation of reading should follow MLA format. In addition to the 4-5 pages of the essay, please include a work cited page.
Please read the attached reading and follow the Essay Prompt: 
Explore Thomas Paine’s theory (in “Common Sense”) concerning the idea that mankind is naturally equal and that government should reflect this state of equality. How strong is Paine’s argument? Is this a reasonable idea that can be applied in the formation of governments or simply a rhetorical argument with no practical application?