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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paine, what should not be confused with religion?

2. What does government promote?

3. What does a strong government assure against?

4. Which country has England chosen as its new foe when Paine writes the Rights of Man?

5. What does Paine hope the English people will realize from Burke's pamphlet?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Paine and Burke become enemies and what are Paine's concerns about Burke's pamphlet?

2. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun and why?

3. What would happen to the land in America if the country reconciles with England?

4. Why is it necessary for the states to be separated?

5. How does Burke misrepresent Dr. Price's speech and what is Paine's response?

6. What does Burke accuse the French of pertaining to their actions against Louis XVI and how does Paine correct him?

7. What mistake do the British make in attacking a particular city during the American Revolution?

8. What are the problems with using faith and religion for political purposes?

9. What are some of the other criticisms that Paine has about Howe?

10. What are the civil rights that Paine believes should be applied to government?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paine rejects the notion that religion should be used in politics in any way.

1) Describe Paine's views on religion and what should be considered when opposing someone's opinions or beliefs.

2) Explain Paine's warning against using religion for political purposes and the results of what happens when faith is misused in this way.

3) Describe the Quakers and their situation according to Paine's analysis of them in The Crisis.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the differences between democracy and representation using several examples from the Rights of Man, Part II. Be sure to include Paine's main points on each concept of government, which one he believes to be more effective, and why.

Essay Topic 3

In the Rights of Man, Part II, Paine elaborates on the role of government and whether a society can function without one. Explain what Paine believes the central responsibilities of government are, the tactics it uses to increase the control it has over its citizens, and why Paine believes that a society can exist in the absence of government. Include how America self-imposed its own laws during the beginning of the American Revolution as an example and describe what the key ingredients were in its success.

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