Reread this excerpt from Common Sense. What does Paine say the king’s job is?
According to the excerpt, what is the king’s salary? pounds of sterling a year
800,000
In addition to getting a large salary, what else does the king receive?
What does Paine say is worth more than “all the crowned ruffians that ever lived”?
What type of government must America have in order to stay peaceful?✔ Republicanmonarchytheocracy
What does Paine “dread”?
Why does Paine think that independence is the only way to keep America from civil war?
What does Paine say the colonists have a right to do?
What does Paine say America can gain by cutting ties with Britain?oppressionforeign lands✔ freedom
Why does Paine think that now is the time to break away from Britain? Check all of the boxes that apply.
Those who oppose independence are condemning the nation to
Which nation is the “barbarous and hellish power” that Paine mentions here?✔ Britainthe coloniesthe United States
According to the passage, how many people support American independence?
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