Thomas Paine's Common Sense Quiz

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

• To rally colonists around the idea of self-governance

• To promote reconciliation with Great Britain

• To advocate for a monarchy in the American colonies

• To criticize the American Revolution

When was Common Sense first published?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1765

• 1791

Who helped Thomas Paine publish the first edition of Common Sense?

• Robert Bell

• King George III

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

How many copies of Common Sense are estimated to have been sold?

• 150,000

• 75,000

• 10,000

• 1,000

How did Thomas Paine portray England in Common Sense?

• As an abusive monster

• As a benevolent ruler

• As a misunderstood ally

• As a neutral party

What did Thomas Paine propose in terms of representation in Common Sense?

• Each colony should have equal representation

• Only the wealthy should have representation

• Representation should be based on population size

• Representation should be determined by birthright

What did Thomas Paine compare the American colonies to in Common Sense?

• A child who has come of age

• A subordinate to Great Britain

• A conquered territory

• A foreign nation

What did Thomas Paine argue was no longer an option in Common Sense?

• Reconciliation with Great Britain

• Seeking foreign rulers

• Peaceful protests

• Continued subjugation

What did Thomas Paine accuse those who could still shake hands with murderers of having in Common Sense?

• The heart of a coward and the spirit of a sycophant

• The heart of a hero and the spirit of a leader

• The heart of a patriot and the spirit of a rebel

• The heart of a diplomat and the spirit of a negotiator

What did Thomas Paine argue was the role of the American colonies in Common Sense?

• To govern themselves

• To remain under British rule

• To seek independence from all foreign powers

• To establish a monarchy