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What did thomas Paine believe about the purpose of government in socie?
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society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil in its worse state an intolerable one; for when we suffer, or are exposed to the same miseries by a government.
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What were Thomas Paine's view on government?
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What colony does Thomas Paine belong to?
he was mostly into the government of America.
Who believed that the government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
What did Thomas Paine think of government?
A famous quote from Thomas Paine reflects what his thoughts were on this subject. He said "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intollerable one."
Thomas Paine argued that all government officials were?
Thomas Paine argues that all government officials should derive their authority from popular consent.
Did thomas pain attend the constitutional convention?
Thomas Paine declined the invitation to attend the Constitutional Convention. He did not believe in a strong central government that the new Constitution would enact.
What were Thomas Paine's view on government?
84
His writings persuaded the colonists to seek their independence from the British government?
Thomas Paine
Why werent Thomas Paine and Patrick Henry at the constitution meeting?
Patrick Henry was simply opposed to having such strong central government, along with Benjamin Franklen. Thomas Paine was simply not at the Colonies durring that time, I believe he was in England.
Who wrote the paper common sense?
I believe that it is Thomas Paine.
What colony does Thomas Paine belong to?
he was mostly into the government of America.
Who believed that the government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from his government?
Thomas Paine
What did Thomas Paine think of government?
A famous quote from Thomas Paine reflects what his thoughts were on this subject. He said "Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intollerable one."
Thomas Paine argued that all government officials were?
Thomas Paine argues that all government officials should derive their authority from popular consent.
Who wrote Common Sense and The American Crisis What was the purpose of these document?
Thomas Paine
Who believed the British government was exploiting American colonists?
Thomas Paine
