Ready to dive into history? Let's see if you can figure this out: What was the electrifying purpose behind Thomas Paine's fiery pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
The American Crisis

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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To ignite the colonists' passion to stand up for their beliefs
To advocate for calm and peaceful negotiations with Britain
To pen down an elaborate history of the colonies, chapter by chapter
To map out the vast and varied geography of the American colonies
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Time travel back to the era of revolutions! Can you guess the year when the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense' first hit the streets, sparking minds and hearts alike?
1774
1775
1776
1777
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Guess who was the fearless leader of the Continental Army that our hero Thomas Paine decided to join? 🌟
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
General George Washington
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you guess where Washington's troops, including the spirited Thomas Paine, braved a particularly tough winter?
Valley Forge in Pennsylvania
Charleston, South Carolina
New York City, New York
Boston, Massachusetts
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ready for a challenge? Dive into history with this question: What was the title of the series of pamphlets penned by the legendary Paine, aimed at rallying the masses to fight for their freedom?
The Age of Reason
The Rights of Man
The American Crisis
Common Wealth
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Guess who turned 'The American Crisis' into a dramatic reading session for his troops?
Benjamin Franklin
General George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Let's dive into history! What exactly does the term 'tyranny' stand for?
A form of government
Oppressive or cruel rule
A peaceful negotiation
A military strategy
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can you guess what 'Jersies' actually stood for in the historical context provided?
The royal colony of New Jersey
A type of clothing worn by soldiers
A battle strategy
A nickname for British soldiers
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