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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 words did Paine use to depict the costs of the monarchy in Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe?

2. According to Paine in Of the Old and New Systems of Government, what was the American Presidency originally built on?

3. Using his own life experiences as proof of his expertise, what did Paine think the young people of Europe needed?

4. What were Paine's thoughts about the idea of nations flourishing on commerce alone?

5. What idea did Paine think the European government should be constructed on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Paine's opinion of George Washington?

2. What was the purpose of Congress' original meetings in 1774 and 1775, and what effect did the Declaration of Independence have on America?

3. How did Paine compare the American Constitution with the constitution of England in Of Constitutions?

4. Which countries did Paine think should have a constitution and what would make it work for them?

5. Which two functions did Paine divide governments into in Of Constitutions?

6. What was Paine's objection to the Articles of Confederation?

7. Why did Paine think that natural rights rejected hereditary government?

8. What was the difference in the opinions of Sieyes and Burke and the monarchies?

9. What did Paine think should be done about the Peers in England?

10. What particular problem in London did Paine address in Ways and Means of Improving the Conditions of Europe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The first two prefaces for Rights of Man were intended to be read by English and French audiences.

1) Describe the English preface and Paine's goals when writing it.

2) Explain the message that Paine was delivering with the French preface.

3) Analyze the similarities and differences between the English and French prefaces.

Essay Topic 2

Paine provided a detailed analysis of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens.

1) Describe the main articles of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of Citizens and their purpose.

2) Explain which articles best represented Paine's positions and why.

3) Analyze the influence that the articles had in the forming of the laws in France.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Dr. Price, the societies mentioned with him in Rights of Man, the rights that he outlined, Burke's objection of his positions and Paine's defense of them.

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