Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

America - This country was in Paine's favor when it made the move to combine unity, intelligence, and sheer determination upon developing a new government based on the Constitution.

England - This country was Paine's homeland for thirty-seven years, and its government was criticized by Paine for its monarchy and oppressive tactics.

France - This country was Paine's home for a number of years; its government was a pet cause for the author.

Massachusetts - Home to John Adams, this state is considered to be one of the cornerstones of American government, its...
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