
Thomas Paine's Common Sense Quiz
Authored by Trenton Nelson
Social Studies
9th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the actual title of Thomas Paine's pamphlet?
Common Sense: A Guide to Independence
Common Sense: Addressed to the Inhabitants of America
Common Sense: A Revolutionary Guide
Common Sense: The Path to Freedom
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what year was Thomas Paine's Common Sense published?
1775
1776
1781
1791
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of Americans read or heard Common Sense read aloud?
One tenth
One fifth
One quarter
One third
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction to the first printing of Common Sense?
It was ignored by the public
It sold out in two weeks
It was banned by the government
It was criticized by the Founding Fathers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who ordered Common Sense to be read to his troops?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
General Washington
John Adams
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Thomas Paine's pamphlet convince Americans to do?
Reconcile with Britain
Accept separation from Britain
Support the British monarchy
Focus on economic development
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Paine, what must the colonies do to break free from Britain?
Negotiate a new treaty
Break ties like with abusive parents
Pay higher taxes
Form a new monarchy
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