What is Common Sense?

The video explores the American Revolution, focusing on the role of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense. It highlights the discontent among colonists over British rule and taxation without representation, leading to the Revolutionary War. Paine's pamphlet, advocating for a Democratic Republic, was pivotal in rallying support for independence. The widespread distribution of Common Sense through the printing press helped convince many colonists to fight against British rule. The ideas in the pamphlet influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution, making it a significant document in American history.

What was a major reason for the colonists' dissatisfaction with British rule?

• Mandatory military service

• Restrictions on religious practices

• High tariffs on imported goods

• Lack of representation in British Parliament

Who was the author of the pamphlet Common Sense?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

What form of government did Thomas Paine advocate for in Common Sense?

• Democratic Republic

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

How did Common Sense influence the American colonists?

• It led to the immediate end of the Revolutionary War

• It motivated them to fight for independence

• It convinced many to support the British crown

• It discouraged them from seeking independence

What was one of the long-term impacts of Common Sense?

• It was forgotten after the war

• It inspired the creation of the U.S. Constitution

• It led to the colonists returning to British rule

• It was banned in the United States