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AP US History

AP US History. Bell Work: What was the overall purpose of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?. Discussion Questions…. 1.What is meant by the following quotes from Common Sense: We may as well assert that because a child has thriven upon milk, that it is never to have meat.

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AP US History

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  1. AP US History Bell Work: What was the overall purpose of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense?

  2. Discussion Questions… • 1.What is meant by the following quotes from Common Sense: • We may as well assert that because a child has thriven upon milk, that it is never to have meat. • We have boasted the protection of Great Britain without considering that her motive was interest, not attachment.

  3. Questions Continued… • 2.What advantage do the colonists have by staying connected to Great Britain… what drawbacks do they have by remaining connected? • 3.What are Paine’s reservations regarding Europe and a connection to Europe? • 4.Paine references the idea of tyranny anticipated- what does that mean and where does he talk about this?

  4. Questions AGAIN. • 5.How does Paine reference popular sovereignty… hint: what do Americans believe to be king? THE AMERICAN CRISIS 1. What legislation does Paine quote in the beginning?

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