Shots and Speeches (A Little Common Sense) TEKS 4.6.G

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What is 'Common Sense'?

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A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that argued for American independence from British rule.

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Who wrote 'Common Sense'?

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Thomas Paine.

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Why was 'Common Sense' important?

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It helped to persuade many colonists to support independence from Britain.

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In which year was 'Common Sense' published?

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1776.

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What type of writing is 'Common Sense'?

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A political pamphlet.

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Where could people who could not read listen to 'Common Sense'?

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At an inn or coffeehouse.

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How many copies of 'Common Sense' were printed in the colonies?

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13.

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What was the impact of 'Common Sense' on the American Revolution?

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It inspired many colonists to join the fight for independence.

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What was one of the main arguments in 'Common Sense'?

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That it was time for the colonies to break away from British rule.

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Who suggested Thomas Paine to help the patriot movement?

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Benjamin Franklin.