1. The English Bill of Rights had a significant impact on colonist views of government. It emphasized the importance of individual rights and limited the power of the monarchy. Colonists saw this as a model for their own government and a validation of their fight for independence. It also reinforced the idea that government should be based on the consent of the governed and should protect the natural rights of its citizens.
2. Thomas Paine's Common Sense had a profound impact on colonist views of government. It argued for the complete separation from British rule and advocated for the establishment of a republican form of government. Paine's persuasive writing style and his clear explanations of the problems with monarchical rule resonated with colonists, and the publication of Common Sense helped to unite and radicalize colonial opinions. It played a crucial role in convincing colonists that independence from Britain was not only necessary but also desirable.
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Explain the impact that the English Bill of Rights and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense had on colonist views of government.
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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
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