Liberty's Kids Episode 12: Common Sense

What is the setting of Liberty's Kids 12: Common Sense?

• Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
• New York CIty
• Philadephia Colony
• RIchmond, VA

Who wrote "Common Sense?"

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Paine

What was the main idea of the pamphlet "Common Sense?"

• The colonies shouldn't pay taxes but should dump the tea

• Benjamin Franklin is a great leader who should be followed

• The colonies should break from Britain & start a new nation

• The king of England is a monster and should be put on trial

Which of these is NOT a response to "Common Sense?"

• So many wanted it that copies were hard to buy.

• Some wanted Paine tarred and feathered.

• Some wanted to have Paine thrown in jail.

• Some loved it and agreed with Paine's points.

Which of the following labels would best fit Thomas Paine?

• Tory
• Loyalist
• Delegate
• Patriot

What word does NOT describe Thomas Paine's personality?

• shy
• bold
• impatient
• hot-headed

What did Thomas Paine do with the money he made from selling "Common Sense?"

• He used it to print more copies.
• He gave it to American troops.
• He didn't make any money on his writings.
• He sent it to England to his family.

"Common Sense" was...

• written for soldiers.
• about 100 pages long.
• written in language for the common man.
• given away free.

When Thomas Paine had people after him, he...

• gathered friends to help protect him.
• didn't care. He didn't want to run from people.
• left the colonies and headed back to England.
• hid in a tavern and remained out of view.

What did George Washington have to do with "Common Sense?"

• He helped write it.
• He got Congress to support the pamphlet.
• He tried to get Thomas Paine to change some of it.
• He read it to his troops.