The Revolution Begins

Question 1

Reread this excerpt from Common Sense. What does Paine say the king’s job is?

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To fight wars and give away land

Question 2

pounds of sterling a year

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800,000

Question 3

In addition to getting a large salary, what else does the king receive?

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He is worshipped like a god.

Question 4

What does Paine say is worth more than “all the crowned ruffians that ever lived”?

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One honest man

Question 5

What type of government must America have in order to stay peaceful?

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Republican

Question 6

What does Paine “dread”?

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Peaceful compromise with Britain

Question 7

Why does Paine think that independence is the only way to keep America from civil war?

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If America reunites with Britain, colonists who did not want to reconcile may revolt.

Question 8

What does Paine say the colonists have a right to do?

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Form a new government

Question 9

What does Paine say America can gain by cutting ties with Britain?oppressionforeign lands✔ freedom

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freedom

Question 10

Why does Paine think that now is the time to break away from Britain? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Reconciling with Britain will lead to tyranny.; No one knows if such an opportunity will come again.; Forming a constitution now will guarantee basic rights.

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