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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. Which religious group of people does Paine think are persecuted?

2. In an ideal world, who would make decisions regarding regulations?

3. What grows along with a society?

4. From where was English rule founded?

5. How does Paine describe society?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Paine think that America will gain by separating from England?

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

4. What disappoints Paine about the limited examples of solid government that are available?

5. How does Paine recall the events surrounding George Washington's crossing of the Delaware?

6. What is Paine's definition of a Quaker?

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

8. How does Paine describes Benjamin Franklin's historical role in the French Constitution?

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

10. How does Paine consider the state of America and his literary career after the revolution?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail why it was necessary for America to separate from England and declare its independence. Also, list and explain each of the reasons why England was not capable of governing America along with the benefits that the United States will have as a result of establishing their own country.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Thomas Paine's life and background, including where he is originally from and what his reputation was before, during, and after writing Common Sense. Also, discuss Paine's motives in writing his pamphlets and the reasons that he chose to remain anonymous at the time. Finally, use the information in Paine's work to explain why he believed strongly in the American Revolution and how his experiences qualified him to chronicle the events as America declared Independence.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Paine's theory from the beginning of The Crisis about how America should approach the war and the conditions that face the country. Include how Paine believes it will not be an easy war to win, why he thinks America will be victorious, and his general ideas about rewards in proportion to the effort it takes to earn them.

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