Thomas Paine/Common Sense

Where did Thomas Paine grow up?

• England

• Mars

What was Thomas Paine's occupation before the American Revolution?

• Tax collector

• 8th Grade Teacher

Who encouraged Thomas Paine to go to America?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Spongebob Squarepants

What two documents is Thomas Paine known for?

• The Great Gatsby & Pride and Prejudice

• Common Sense & American Crisis

What did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense demand?

• Complete independence from Great Britain

• Reconciliation with Great Britain

• Continued loyalty to Great Britain

• Expansion of British colonies

What was the primary focus of Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet?

• Advocating for the abolition of slavery

• Supporting the idea of a strong central government

• Arguing for the separation of church and state

• Challenging the monarchy and advocating for American independence

What was the impact of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

• It inspired Americans to fight for independence

• It convinced Britain to negotiate with the colonies

• It led to the end of the American Revolution

• It had no significant impact

What did Thomas Paine's series of pamphlets called The American Crisis provide?

• Encouragement to the Americans and troops during difficult times

• Criticism of the American government

• Support for British rule

• Analysis of the causes of the American Revolution

What did Thomas Paine's The American Crisis begin with?

• The words 'These are the times that try men's souls'

• A call for peace and reconciliation

• A list of grievances against Britain

• A declaration of war against Britain

What was the significance of Thomas Paine's writings during the American Revolution?

• They provided great encouragement to the Americans and troops

• They convinced Britain to surrender

• They led to the formation of a new government

• They had no impact on the outcome of the war