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Unit 1 Section 7 - Common Sense

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8th Grade

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Unit 1 Section 7 - Common Sense
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should we think that some people are born to be rulers and some born to be subjects?

What is Thomas Paine questioning in this section?

Whether kings are naturally stronger than others

Why some people are born as rulers and others as subjects

Whether men and women are treated equally

Why people are born into rich or poor families

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The divine right of kings is a lie; monarchy runs against God’s plans.

What does Paine say about monarchy in relation to God?

God supports the monarchy

Monarchy is against God’s plans

Monarchy is the best form of government

Kings are chosen by God to rule

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Passing down power from father to son is a bad idea; no reason to think that royal children will make good rulers.

Why does Paine believe hereditary succession is a bad idea?

It makes governments stronger

It allows rulers to stay in power longer

There’s no reason to think royal children will be good rulers

It helps people trust the monarchy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Think for yourself, and follow common sense.

What does Paine encourage people to do in this section?

Follow their leaders blindly

Think for themselves and use common sense

Trust that the government knows best

Ignore their feelings and only use logic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should a tiny island across the sea rule a massive place like America?

Why does Paine think it’s absurd for Britain to rule America?

Because America is too far away

Because a small island shouldn’t rule a large continent

Because Britain is a weaker nation

Because America is wealthier than Britain

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Let’s unite on behalf of America and win our independence.

What does Paine want Americans to do in this section?

Keep their disagreements and divisions

Unite and work together for independence

Wait for Britain to give them more rights

Fight among themselves to decide the best course of action

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In America, the rule of law is king.

According to Paine, what should be the “king” in America?

The President

The people

The law

The British King

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