Who write the pamphlet titled "Common Sense"?
Taking a Stand: Common Sense, Declaration, Patriot&Loyalist

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8th Grade
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Leslie Church
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why was "Common Sense" significant in colonial history?
It convinced the French to aid the colonial army.
It persuaded the colonists to support independence.
It established the first government for the colonies.
It convinced the colonists to join together and boycott tea.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the intent (purpose) of "Common Sense"?
to urge colonists to support independence
to convince France to become an ally of the colonists
to persuade Parliament to repeal tax laws
to encourage colonists to explore Western territories
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on our knowledge of Thomas Paine, which of these quotes would he MOST LIKELY agree with?
Soldiers in the colonial army had already sacrificed too much.
Defeating the British would make an American country weaker.
Americans placed too much value on defeating the British.
The struggle for freedom is difficult but worth it.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Thomas Paine want to persuade the colonists to agree with his belief that independence was the best option?
common, simple language and logic
threats and scare tactics
humor and sarcasm
bribes and political promises
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as Patriots?
colonists who supported British rule of the colonies
colonists who supported independence
Native Americans who supported the British
slaves who served in the militia
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as Loyalists?
slaves who served in the militia
colonists who supported British rule of the colonies
Native Americans who supported the British
colonists who supported independence
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