(LK) American Revolution and Common Sense Quiz

What is the main theme of the pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

• D. The power of the British Parliament

• A. The importance of monarchy

• B. The need for independence from England

• C. The benefits of aristocracy

Who is the author of the pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

• A. Benjamin Franklin

• C. Thomas Paine

• B. Thomas Jefferson

• D. George Washington

What does Thomas Paine advocate for in 'Common Sense'?

• C. Theocracy

• B. Limited government

• A. Absolute monarchy

• D. Anarchy

What does the pamphlet 'Common Sense' criticize?

• C. The British Parliament

• D. The Spanish Inquisition

• B. The French Revolution

• A. The American colonies

What does Thomas Paine believe is the true design and end of government?

• A. To oppress the people

• B. To maintain absolute power

• C. To ensure security

• D. To promote inequality

What does Thomas Paine suggest is preferable in terms of government?

• A. A government with absolute power

• B. A government with no laws

• C. A government that ensures security with the least expense

• D. A government that promotes inequality

What does Thomas Paine donate the proceeds from 'Common Sense' to?

• A. British soldiers

• B. American soldiers

• C. French soldiers

• D. Spanish soldiers

What does Thomas Paine believe the American Revolution will bring forward?

• C. A government that preserves the rights of all men

• B. A government that promotes inequality

• D. A government that benefits the aristocracy

• A. A government that oppresses the people

What does Thomas Paine stand for in 'Common Sense'?

• B. The tyranny of the people

• D. The tyranny of the American colonies

• A. The tyranny of the king

• C. The tyranny of the British Parliament

What does Thomas Paine believe the American Revolution will stand for?

• A. It will stand for oppression

• C. It will stand for the rights of all men

• B. It will stand for inequality

• D. It will stand for the benefits of the aristocracy