In 25 words or less

Question

The following Free Response question has two parts. 

Explain the impact that the English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense had on colonist views of government.

Format your answer as follows:

1. Impact of the English Bill of Rights had on colonist views of government

2. Impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense  had on colonist views of government

Answer 1

1. English Bill of Rights: Colonists saw it as a model for limiting monarchy and protecting individual liberties, influencing their demands for similar rights in the colonies.
2. Thomas Paine’s Common Sense: It convinced colonists that complete independence from Britain was necessary, fueling the movement for revolution and self-government.