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The Revolution Begins — Quiz

Question 10 • US History

Thomas Paine argued in Common Sense that

Answer
A
all types of government are unreasonable.
B
colonists should not have to pay taxes to the British.
C
the British should overthrow their king.
D
monarchy is a dangerous type of government.

Explanation

In Common Sense, Thomas Paine criticized hereditary monarchy and argued that it was an unjust and dangerous form of government. He urged the American colonies to seek independence, rather than arguing that all government was unreasonable or that the British should overthrow their king. The correct choice is “monarchy is a dangerous type of government.”

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