Taking a Stand: Common Sense, Declaration, Patriot&Loyalist

Who write the pamphlet titled "Common Sense"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Why was "Common Sense" significant in colonial history?

• It convinced the French to aid the colonial army.

• It persuaded the colonists to support independence.

• It established the first government for the colonies.

• It convinced the colonists to join together and boycott tea.

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

• to urge colonists to support independence

• to convince France to become an ally of the colonists

• to persuade Parliament to repeal tax laws

• to encourage colonists to explore Western territories

Based on our knowledge of Thomas Paine, which of these quotes would he MOST LIKELY agree with?

• Soldiers in the colonial army had already sacrificed too much.

• Defeating the British would make an American country weaker.

• Americans placed too much value on defeating the British.

• The struggle for freedom is difficult but worth it.

How did Thomas Paine want to persuade the colonists to agree with his belief that independence was the best option?

• common, simple language and logic

• threats and scare tactics

• humor and sarcasm

• bribes and political promises

During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as Patriots?

• colonists who supported British rule of the colonies

• colonists who supported independence

• Native Americans who supported the British

• slaves who served in the militia

During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as Loyalists?

• slaves who served in the militia

• colonists who supported British rule of the colonies

• Native Americans who supported the British

• colonists who supported independence

True or False:

A Southern plantation owner would most likely be a Loyalist.

• True

• False

True or False:

Most Loyalists lived in New England.

• True

• False

True or False:

Patriots felt British laws violated their rights.

• True

• False