Common Sense by Thomas Paine

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What did Common Sense convince the colonists to demand from the "Mother Country" (Britain)?

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Seperation

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Who was Thomas Paine writing to in Common Sense?

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The colonists

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What documents did Common Sense inspire?

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Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

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Paine made the idea of a _______________ acceptable.

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republic

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Thomas Paine wondered why the British King had the right to rule based on his _________________

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Birth

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In Common Sense, Thomas Paine made a case for American independence on which grounds? British leaders had little regard for the best interests of the colonists. British institutions were failing to provide sufficient aid to the colonists. British leaders were overlooking the important contributions of colonists. British institutions placed too many political responsibilities on the colonists.

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British leaders had little regard for the best interests of the colonists.

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Which of the following BEST describes Thomas Paine's argument in Common Sense? Options: Diplomacy with the British Parliament is the best way to settle differences. The colonists have far more to lose by continuing to be a part of the British Empire. Parliament is simply slow to respond so the colonists must be patient in seeking their goals. Breaking free of English control will hurt the colonists' chances of gaining economic freedom.

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The colonists have far more to lose by continuing to be a part of the British Empire.

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What was a main argument of common sense? Options: The colonists were petty in their complaints about the king., The colonies should declare immediate independence from the king., Taxes are a natural part of life., A council should be created to work with the king.

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The colonies should declare immediate independence from the king.

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What year was "Common Sens" written?

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1776

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Thomas Paine argued that the relationship between Kings and subjects is natural and should not be questioned?

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False