Common Sense, Rights of Man, and Other Essential Writings Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What point does Paine make about the rights of people to believe in events that took place? (from Age of Reason)

People do not have the right to doubt something they have not witnessed.

People should believe in something they have not seen, only if it is reported by credible witnesses.

People should believe in something they have not seen, only if it is reported by witnesses.

People have the right not to believe something they have not witnessed.

2.

What part of the American Revolution received the most attention, according to Paine? (from Rights of Man, Part II)

The formation of a new government in America.

The separation of America from England.

The sacrifices made by the American people.

The sacrifices made by the American soldiers.

3.

How did Paine originally view Burke, before he denounced the French Revolution? (from Rights of Man, Part I)

As an ally.

As a possible ally.

As an enemy.

As a possible threat.

4.

What should the main purpose of a Constitution be? (from Rights of Man, Part II)

To provide for people who are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.

To provide for other countries who are unwilling or unable to provide for themselves.

To create and maintain the happiness of its citizens.

To create and maintain the happiness of its government.

5.

What does Burke continue to perpetuate with his actions? (from Rights of Man, Part I)

Animosity between the nations.

France's decreased status in the world.

England's decreased status in the world.

A false sense of security for the nations.

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