Thomas Paine

Whose ideas and sentiments did Paine give voice to?

• Neutrals
• Patriots
• Loyalists
• Clergy

Why did Paine argue an island shouldn't rule a continent?

• Cultural differences
• Geographic size
• Population difference
• Lack of representation

How did Paine refer to King George?

• Unjust ruler
• Tyrant
• Madman
• Royal brute

Why was taxation without representation criticized?

• Too costly
• Burdensome
• Undemocratic
• Too restrictive

Why was Common Sense so influential?

• Timing
• Accessibility
• Passion
• All of the above

What solution did Paine propose in Common Sense?

• Colonial assembly
• Diplomacy
• Revolution
• Royal concessions

How did Paine inspire confidence in independence?

• Military strategy
• Economic arguments
• Political philosophy
• Religious appeals

About how many copies were sold in the first year?

• 50,000
• 500,000
• 150,000
• 350,000

What did Paine criticize about hereditary monarchy?

• Corruption
• Divine right
• Unfairness
• All of the above

What war soon followed publication of Common Sense?

• War of 1812
• American Revolution
• Civil War
• French and Indian War