The American colonists were upset with new taxes levied on them by the British for several reasons. One was the fact that they considered these to be "taxation without representation." What else did they resent about these taxes?
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A Paying taxes was against the religion of many colonists.Paying taxes was against the religion of many colonists.
B The tax money went to support a king they couldn't stand.The tax money went to support a king they couldn't stand.
C The taxes were on everyday items which would make these ordinary items more expensive.The taxes were on everyday items which would make these ordinary items more expensive.
D The taxes were on large landowners only which made the average colonist feel neglected.
C The taxes were on everyday items which would make these ordinary items more expensive.
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Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the Patriot point of view in simple terms.
A colonist who supported Great Britain and wanted the colonies to remain part of Britain.
A colonist who supported American independence from Great Britain.
The idea that political power should rest with the citizens instead of the government.
The crime of betraying one's country; what the Loyalists believed the Patriots were committing.
- Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that explained the Patriot point of view in simple terms: Common Sense
- A colonist who supported Great Britain and wanted the colonies to remain part of Britain: Loyalist
- A colonist who supported American independence from Great Britain: Patriot
- The idea that political power should rest with the citizens instead of the government: Popular sovereignty
- The crime of betraying one's country; what the Loyalists believed the Patriots were committing: Treason
The idea that political power should rest with the citizens instead of the government.
A.consent of the governed
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A. consent of the governed
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Common Sense
"The heart that feels not now is dead; the blood of his children will curse his cowardice, who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole, and made them, happy. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light. Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to "bind me in all cases whatsoever" to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?
What signifies it to me, whether he who does it is a king or a common man; my countryman or not my countryman; whether it be done by an individual villain, or an army of them? If we reason to the root of things we shall find no difference; neither can any just cause be assigned why we should punish in the one case and pardon in the other."
- from Common Sense, Thomas Paine, January 10, 1776
Question 1
Which of these is BEST summarizes the message of this passage?
Responses
A War is never justified and should be avoided.War is never justified and should be avoided.
B It would not be logical to rebel against Britain.It would not be logical to rebel against Britain.
C There comes a time when people must defend themselves.There comes a time when people must defend themselves.
D Only those with no hope resort to committing violent acts.Only those with no hope resort to committing violent acts.
Question 2
Using your knowledge of American History, which of these events had YET to occur when Paine wrote Common Sense?
Responses
A the Boston Tea Partythe Boston Tea Party
B the battles of Lexington and Concordthe battles of Lexington and Concord
C the writing of the Declaration of Independencethe writing of the Declaration of Independence
D the convening of the Second Continental Congressthe convening of the Second Continental Congress
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Question 1
C There comes a time when people must defend themselves.
Question 2
C the writing of the Declaration of Independence