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Declaration of Independence
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What does Paine think of government? (A) It should make sure everyone has enough to survive (B) It is a reflection of the glories of man (C) It is a necessary evil (D) It should not exist

What is (B) It is a reflection of the glories of man

100

He was the second President of the United States and lost the election of 1800.

Who was John Adams?

100
According to "Common Sense", "The blood of the slain cries..." this.
What is "'Tis time to part"?
100
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
200

How does Paine describe the natural state of man? (A) Some people were born to be rulers and some subjects (B) Some people were born to be slaves and some masters (C) All people are born equal (D) Man is naturally evil

What is (C) All people are born equal

200
He wrote an influential booklet called "Common Sense".
Who was Thomas Paine?
200
"Common Sense" was on this side of the independence debate.
What is in favor of?
200
This is considered the main idea of the Declaration of Independence.
What is that "all men are created equal"?
300

Which of the following reasons does Paine NOT state when he argues that the colonies must free from British rule? (A) Reconciliation would create an unstable political situation that cannot be left to posterity (B) Reconciliation would result in a renewed war with French-influenced, American- Indian tribes (C) The British will impose new, unjust taxes (D) America cannot be effectively governed from afar

What is (D) America cannot be effectively governed from afar

300
He was chosen to lead the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
300
In "Common Sense", King George was referred to as this.
What is a tyrant?
300
The first part of the Declaration of Independence states this.
What is that people have certain rights?
400

Paine asserts that the Colonists are favored by whom? (A) the French and the native American Indians (B) God (C) the British (D) the Spanish The Second Continental Congress met in this month and year.

What is (B) God

400
He suggested changes to the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
400
"Common Sense" sold more than this many copies.
What is 150,000?
400
The signers of the Declaration of Independence knew these two things.
What is that they were forming a new nation and that they would have to fight for it?
500

In "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine", he writes that "‘Tis not the concern of a day, a year, or an age; posterity are virtually involved in the contest, and will be more or less affected, even to the end of time, by the proceedings now. . . .” What is the best definition of the word "posterity"? (A) law (B) new (C) language (D) future generations

What is (D) future generations

500
He did much of the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
500
"Common Sense" was sold in the early parts of this year.
What is 1776?
500
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on this day and year.
What is July 4th, 1776?