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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. How does Paine describe society?

2. How many years of the Revolution does Paine discuss in a letter to the Inhabitants of America?

3. When did the English Revolution take place?

4. What does Howe support that draws Paine's criticism?

5. What does Paine believe each generation should have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Paine think that America will succeed on its own?

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

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

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

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

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

8. According to Paine, how does England view the French Revolution?

9. What are the reasons Paine gives in support of America's Declaration of Independence?

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

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

Analyze the differences between society and government as Paine refers to them in the Introduction. Use the examples that Paine provides and your analysis to explain the roles of each of them in a successful country, why and when a society needs a government, and what the priority of the elected officials in that government should be.

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