The Revolution Begins Answers

Read this excerpt from Common Sense. According to Paine, what does the king in England do? Check all of the boxes that apply.

The phrase “little more to do” conveys Paine’s positive✔ negative attitude toward the king.

Continue analyzing this passage from Common Sense. Is the phrase “A pretty business indeed” meant to be straightforward or sarcastic? ✔ sarcasticstraightforward

Continue analyzing this passage from Common Sense. Paine contrasts two types of people in sentence three.“Honest man” is another way of saying ✔ ordinary personpriestking.

Read the underlined text. What is Paine referring to in this sentence?

Those who oppose independence are condemning the nation to

Read these two paragraphs from Common Sense. They are both meant to persuade Americans against what?

Focus on this paragraph.Which words best convey Paine’s negative feelings toward reconciliation with Britain? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Paine was trying to reach a wide audience, so he used different approaches.In the first paragraph, Paine appeals to colonists’ sense of ✔ fearX reason by using straightforward✔ emotional language.

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

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

Which nation is the “barbarous and hellish power” that Paine mentions here?✔ Britainthe coloniesthe United States

Why would colonists find the second sentence offensive? Check all of the boxes that apply.

“Crowned ruffian” is another way of saying gentle king✔ bully kingfoolish king.

Which of the following did you include in your answer?

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The second paragraph appeals to colonists’ sense of fear✔ reason.

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