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
Why would colonists find the second sentence offensive? Check all of the boxes that apply.
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.
“Crowned ruffian” is another way of saying gentle king✔ bully kingfoolish king.
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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.
Read the underlined text. What is Paine referring to in this sentence?
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
How many people support American independence, according to the passage?
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