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The Revolution Begins

Question 9 • SD-Early US History A

What ideas did Thomas Paine promote in Common Sense? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Monarchies were dangerous.
B
Britain had ruled America fairly.
C
America was too large to be ruled by Britain.
D
It was America’s destiny to be an independent nation.
E
America should reconcile with Britain.

Explanation

In Common Sense, Paine argued that monarchy was dangerous and that it was unreasonable for Britain to rule a distant, large America. He also presented independence as America’s natural destiny. He did not argue that Britain had ruled fairly or that America should reconcile with Britain.

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