Paine's Political Ideas and Legacy

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Paine's vision of social welfare in 'Agrarian Justice' most closely resembles modern:

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C) Social Security

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Paine's criticism of Washington in a 1796 open letter was most focused on:

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B) Washington's inaction regarding slavery

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 reflected Paine's ideas about:

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C) Organizing western territories as national assets

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Paine's rhetorical style in 'The American Crisis' can be characterized as:

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B) Emotionally charged and inspirational

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Regarding indigenous populations, Paine's perspective was:

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B) Considered them 'uncivilized' while advocating for fair treatment

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Paine's ideas about ground rent and social welfare were most criticized for potentially:

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B) Disincentivizing labor and investment

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The 'Agrarian Justice' pamphlet's proposal for social welfare was revolutionary because it:

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B) Proposed a basic income funded by land taxation

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Paine's lasting legacy can best be summarized as:

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B) A provocative voice challenging political and social norms