1.When Thomas Paine writes about reconciliation, he is referring to

the southern Colonies staying peacefully connected to the northern Colonies.
the Colonies staying peacefully connected with Great Britain.
the Colonists staying peacefully connected to Native Americans.
Great Britain staying peacefully connected with Europe. ~

2.Which of the following statements about Common Sense is NOT true?
Common Sense was written the same year as the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to persuade colonists to fight for independence.
The printing press enabled the wide circulation of Common Sense.
Thomas Paine was hanged for treason after writing Common Sense.~

3.Thomas Paine believed America should be
an asylum, a safe place, for all people.~
a British colony.
a continent of many nations.
a city on a hill.
Asylum is a word with multiple meanings. Read the following sentence from Common Sense.

“This new world hath been the asylum for the persecuted lovers of civil and religious livery from every part of Europe.”

4.In this context, does asylum have a positive or negative connotation?
positive
negative~

5.Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to
Revolutionary War soldiers.
colonists in 1776, prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ~
the British monarchy.
women seeking the right to vote.

~ = my answer

Lets just make this clear, I just finished this assignment and the correct answers in order are:

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. B

J-Rob is right.

Answers are:
1.B
2.D
3.A
4.A
5.B

B Colonies peacefully connected with Britain

C Hanged for treason

A An asylum a safe place

A Positive

B Colonists in 1776 prior to independence signing

4 would be positive, if you read your answer for 3 it kinda of says for four.

DDAAB

DBAAB

1 NOT D

2 NOT B
3 A
4 A
5 B

yea they are right:-)

My man J-Rob

1. When Thomas Paine writes about reconciliation, he is referring to the Colonies staying peacefully connected with Great Britain. To arrive at this answer, we can examine the historical context and Thomas Paine's writings during that time. Reconciliation suggests a desire for maintaining peaceful relations and resolving conflicts, which aligns with Paine's argument for a peaceful separation from Great Britain rather than a violent revolution.

2. The statement that Thomas Paine was hanged for treason after writing Common Sense is NOT true. To determine this, we can look into the historical record. Although Common Sense was highly influential and controversial at the time, Thomas Paine himself was not executed for writing it. He did face criticism and backlash, but he continued to play a role in the American Revolution and contributed to other influential writings as well.

3. Thomas Paine believed America should be an asylum, a safe place, for all people. To understand Paine's perspective, we can analyze his writings in Common Sense and consider the historical context. In the quoted sentence, Paine describes America as an asylum for persecuted individuals seeking civil and religious freedom from various parts of Europe. This suggests his belief in America as a sanctuary and a place of refuge for people who were oppressed elsewhere.

4. In this context, asylum has a positive connotation. By examining the quoted sentence where Paine uses the term "asylum," it becomes evident that he is portraying America as a safe haven for those seeking sanctuary and protection. This positive connotation aligns with the idea that America should be a place where persecuted individuals can seek freedom and a better life.

5. Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to colonists in 1776, prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This can be determined by considering the historical timeline. Common Sense was published in early 1776 and had a significant impact on shaping public opinion and preparing the colonists for independence. Paine's goal was to persuade the colonists of the necessity and benefits of breaking away from British rule.