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What does Paine call the "seed time of good habits"? (page 40)


Youth


Power


Wisdom


Opportunity

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The "seed time of good habits" is figurative language that shows ---


the vegetation in the colonies


good habits grow like a seed that is planted


farming techniques used in colonial America

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On page 42, Paine writes that a
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and right reckoning make long friends.

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On page 41, what does Paine say is the role of government regarding religion?


To protect all religions


To enforce only the religion of the king


To eliminate all religions


Paine says they will sort out religion later

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Paine notes that most nations "have been compelled to receive laws from their
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(page 41).

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Ordering
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Put in order the four reasons Paine gives in his conclusion for the American colonies to declare independence.

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Answer 1

I don’t have the exact page images, so I can’t check the precise wording — but based on common editions of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, here are the best answers:

1) What does Paine call the “seed time of good habits”?
- Youth

2) The “seed time of good habits” is figurative language that shows —
- good habits grow like a seed that is planted (i.e., it’s a metaphor/simile about growth)

3) On page 42, Paine writes that a ______ and right reckoning make long friends.
- (Most likely) candor — “candor and right reckoning make long friends.”
Note: I’m not 100% certain of the single word without seeing your edition; if you can paste the sentence I’ll confirm exactly.

4) On page 41, what does Paine say is the role of government regarding religion?
- To protect all religions (religious freedom / separation of church and state)

5) Paine notes that most nations “have been compelled to receive laws from their _____ (page 41).
- conquerors

6) Put in order the four reasons Paine gives in his conclusion for the American colonies to declare independence.
I don’t have your edition’s exact phrasing, but Paine’s concluding reasons commonly emphasize, in order:
1. The natural right of the colonies to govern themselves (independence as a rightful, necessary change)
2. Security and safety (to avoid further danger and entanglement under British rule)
3. Commercial/economic benefits (freeer trade and prosperity)
4. Future peace, happiness, and the opportunity to begin a better political system

If you can paste the specific passage or the multiple-choice options for Q3 and Q6, I’ll confirm exact wording and the precise ordered list for your edition.