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Common Sense
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What are the three main ways that a person becomes a king? Are any of these methods morally legitimate? If so, which, and why?
Name the three main parts of British government in 1775, and explain which was the controlling part and why it had so much power.
Paine believed 1775 was the best time for America to overthrow British control and establish a free nation. Give three examples of colonial readiness for a revolution, and show how each was at its peak of strength.
Two events in Boston intensified the colonies’ resistance to British rule. What were these two events, and how did they tilt Americans toward rebellion?
America had no navy at the outset of the Revolution, but it had advantages at sea. Describe two of these advantages.
What is a hereditary monarchy? What is a republic? Which is better for its citizens, and why?
Why did Paine believe that 1775 was the right time for a rebellion and that some later date would be too late? Explain with examples from the text.
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