Common Sense

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What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

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It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

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Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill? Options: The British won, but suffered many losses., The militia won by a narrow margin., The British won decisively., The militia surrendered to the British.

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The British won, but suffered many losses.

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Who was the target audience for Common Sense?

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American colonists

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Who wrote the pamphlet titled "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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Why was "Common Sense" significant in colonial history?

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It persuaded the colonists to support independence.

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What was the intent (purpose) of "Common Sense"?

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to urge colonists to support independence

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What was the impact of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

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It inspired Americans to fight for independence

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Which of the following is a WEAKNESS of the CONTINENTAL ARMY? Not knowing the land/terrain, Poor leadership, Lack of supplies, Costly travel to battles

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Lack of supplies

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What was the main purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

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To argue for American independence from Britain

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Why does Paine think it’s absurd for Britain to rule America?

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Because a small island shouldn’t rule a large continent.