Thomas Paine and Common Sense

Who wrote the pamphlet called "Common Sense"?

• Benjamin Franklin

• King George

• Thomas Paine

• Sarah

What did the pamphlet "Common Sense" say the colonies should do?

• Stay loyal to the King

• Ask Parliament for more rights

• Become totally independent from England

• Fight only for Massachusetts

What did Benjamin Franklin think about the colonists being ready for independence?

• He thought they were ready for a radical change

• He believed most people were still loyal to the King

• He thought they would immediately agree with Thomas Paine

• He wanted them to fight for Massachusetts

How did Sarah feel about the pamphlet "Common Sense" at first?

• She thought it was a great idea

• She thought it was dangerous and would start a war

• She wanted to help print many copies

• She agreed with everything it said

What was the name of the important paper that many people wanted to read?

• The Daily News

• Common Sense

• The King's Decree

• The Freedom Flyer

How did the tailor describe the ideas in Common Sense?

• Like weak threads that become strong together

• Like a fancy new coat

• Like a broken needle

• Like a tangled mess

What did the man with the cart say he didn't want his sons to do?

• Work hard

• Fear another man's gaze

• Travel to England

• Become rich

What did Sarah worry would happen if people believed Tom Paine?

• Everyone would become friends

• The King would give them gifts

• The whole world could be turned upside down

• They would all go fishing

What did Thomas Paine believe about how people should be ruled?

• Only kings should rule everyone.

• Rich people should rule over everyone else.

• Common people can rule themselves and don't need kings.

• People need strong leaders to control them.

What was the name of the special paper that Thomas Paine wrote?

• The Big Book of Rules

• Common Sense

• The King's Letter

• The Freedom Scroll