Review

Front

Is this a primary source or secondary source?

Back

Primary

Front

What is the perspective of Thomas Paine?

Back

He wants independence from Britain.

Front

Which argument for independence does Paine make? Options: America could not conquer other nations without the help of Britain., America could not trade weapons with other countries without Britain., America could engage in trade with other nations without Britain., America could look to other countries for protection without Britain.

Back

America could engage in trade with other nations without Britain.

Front

Who is Paine’s audience?

Back

Colonists that could become Patriots

Front

According to Thomas Paine, what is an American strength? Options: Making money, Building ships, Fighting the French, Arguing with the King

Back

Fighting the French

Front

What is this document?

Back

The Declaration of Independence

Front

Based on the paragraph, what is the author's point of view about deciding if England should rule America?

Back

There must be a war to make the decision.

Front

This document is a rough draft of a very important document in American history. What clues can you see in the image that helps you understand that this is a rough draft?

Back

There are words crossed out.

Front

Which of the following is a key argument made in Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"? The colonies should form a union with France. The colonies should remain loyal to the British crown. The colonies should focus on expanding trade with Britain. The colonies have the right to self-govern and should seek independence.

Back

The colonies have the right to self-govern and should seek independence.

Front

Which statement matches the quotation: "That these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown; and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."? Options: The British king could never understand needs of the Americans, Colonial leaders wanted to create a monarchy in America, The 13 Colonies were proud to be a part of Great Britain, The United States began by breaking away from Great Britain.

Back

The United States began by breaking away from Great Britain