Question

Which of the following is the correct way to write the title?




"Common Sense" (quotation marks)


Common Sense (italics)

Question at position 2
2

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6 points



Question at position 2
Common Sense is an argument for
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Question at position 3
3

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 3

Which word best characterizes how Paine feels about the monarchy?


critical


complimentary


caring


cautious

Question at position 4
4

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6 points



Question at position 4
Paine proposes that a
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would be the best government for the colonies.

Question at position 5
5

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6 points



Question at position 5
Paine writes that an effective government depends on the
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of the people.

Question at position 6
6

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 6

Which of the following definitions best describes a hereditary monarchy?


The role of king is voted on by Parliament


The role of king is voted on by the people


The role of king is passed down


The role of king is bought for money

Question at position 7
7

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 7

Paine warns that the worship of a king is ---.


helpful to the common man


idolatry


uncommon in civilized societies


a pagan practice

Question at position 8
8

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6 points



Question at position 8
The purpose of government, according to Paine, is to provide
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Question at position 9
9

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 9

Paine writes that mankind was born --- in the order of creation.


inequal


virtuous


sinful


equal

Question at position 10
10

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 10

Paine writes: "no one by birth could have a right to set up his own family in perpetual prefence to all others for ever."

This quotation would support Paine's argument regarding ---


the English constitution


a Congress created with equal representation


a democratic republic


hereditary monarchy

Stimulus for questions at positions: 11, 12
The following text applies to the questions at positions 11, 12
Instructions
Read the following passage to answer the questions that follow:
passage 1
The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. Many circumstances hath, and will arise, which are not local, but universal, and through which the principles of all Lovers of Mankind are affected, and in the Event of which, their Affections are interested. The laying a Country desolate with Fire and Sword, declaring War against the natural rights of all Mankind, and extirpating the Defenders thereof from the Face of the Earth, is the Concern of every Man to whom Nature hath given the Power of Feeling;

Question at position 11
11

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8 points



Question at position 11
The passage is attempting to convince readers that
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Question at position 12
12

Multiple Choice
8 points



Question at position 12

The passage is an appeal to the readers'


reason


emotions

Question at position 13
13

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 13

Paine writes, "Government by kings was first introduced into the world by Heathens, from whom the children of Israel copied the custom."

Paine writes this likely to show that ---


a monarchy was is superior to a democracy because men are sinful


a monarchy is righteous and just in the eyes of God


a monarchy promotes idolatry and against God's will


a monarchy is traditional

Question at position 14
14

Multiple Choice
6 points



Question at position 14

image.png The lyrics on this shirt support Paine's claim that ----


peace with England is only possible if American colonies apologize


reconciliation with England is not possible


reconciliation with England is possible


peace with England is only possible if American colonies surrender

Question at position 15
15

Essay
15 points



Question at position 15
Explain the ways you believe America would be a different nation if we were still ruled by a monarchy.

Your answer must be in complete sentences. Your answer should include examples.

Explain the ways you believe America would be a different nation if we were still ruled by a monarchy.

Your answer must be in complete sentences. Your answer should include examples.









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Answer 1

1) Correct title format: Common Sense (italics)

2) Common Sense is an argument for: independence (from Britain)

3) Which word best characterizes how Paine feels about the monarchy? critical

4) Paine proposes that a ___ would be the best government for the colonies: a republic (representative/democratic government)

5) Paine writes that an effective government depends on the ___ of the people: consent (the consent of the governed)

6) Definition of a hereditary monarchy: The role of king is passed down

7) Paine warns that the worship of a king is ___: idolatry

8) The purpose of government, according to Paine, is to provide: protection/security of people’s rights (life, liberty, property)

9) Paine writes that mankind was born ___ in the order of creation: equal

10) The quotation supports Paine's argument regarding: a democratic republic (opposition to hereditary monarchy)

11) The passage is attempting to convince readers that: the American cause is a universal cause — the struggle in America concerns all mankind and their natural rights

12) The passage is an appeal to the readers': emotions

13) Paine’s remark about kings being introduced by heathens is likely meant to show that: a monarchy promotes idolatry and is against God's will

14) The lyrics on the shirt support Paine's claim that: reconciliation with England is not possible

15) Essay (sample response):
If America were still ruled by a monarchy, its political system would be very different: leaders would inherit power rather than be chosen by the people, so citizens would have little or no role in selecting their rulers. Rights and laws would likely favor the royal family and a narrow aristocracy, reducing social mobility and concentrating wealth and privilege. There would probably be fewer protections for free speech and assembly — dissent against the crown could be punished more harshly. Economically, taxation and trade policies might be designed to benefit the monarchy and its supporters rather than the broader public; for example, colonists historically protested “taxation without representation.” Foreign policy would reflect the monarch’s interests rather than popular opinion, and wars might be fought to expand royal power. Overall, a monarchy would likely mean less individual liberty, fewer democratic institutions like an elected legislature, and a stronger class divide compared with the democratic republic the United States became.