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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. What does society promote?

2. What does Paine believe each generation should have?

3. What does Paine use examples from scripture to explain?

4. What does Paine wish America could have used against the British?

5. What does Paine believe will happen with time?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there a need for regulations and government in general?

2. How does the government of England increase its revenue through its disagreements with other countries?

3. What is the view of Gideon that Paine uses as an example?

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

5. What are the reasons Paine has in writing the Rights of Man and to whom is it presented?

6. What is the difference between society and government?

7. What does Paine think the effects of Burke's pamphlets will be and what are Burke's reasons for publishing them?

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

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

10. According to Paine, how does England view the French 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 the major differences between a natural state and a civilized state, including the benefits of each, and how Paine thinks they should both be incorporated into a government. Provide a detailed analysis of the goals a civilized society has and examples of why the equality of birth is essential to a society's growth.

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