What kind of government did Thomas Paine advocate in common sense?
the idea that a government of our own is our natural right.
What writing by Thomas Paine convinced thousands of American colonist to separate from Britain?
Common Sense was the writing where Thomas Paine convinced thousands of American colonists to separate from Britain.
Common Sense
How did Thomas Paine help the war effort?
He wrote 'Common Sense'
Thomas Paine help the war in a few different ways. The main way that he helped was by the ratification of the Articles of Confederation.
Was Thomas Paine the author of Common Sense?
Thomas Paine was the author of Common Sense and a few other famous pamphlets which decided the course of the American War Of Independence.
Thomas Paine targets a monarchial-style government because this type of government was most easily related to by the colonists, since they were attempting to gather support to revolt against one in the first place. By attacking the government style of their mother country, Great Britain, Paine hoped to convince those loyal to the British Crown to instead support the independence movement.
What is one reason that Thomas Paine thinks the colonies stand a good chance against the British?
The population of the colonies is extremely high.
What is one strategy both Patrick Henry and Thomas Paine use in their works?
-The argument that the colonists have tried to peacefully plead with Britain.
-Figurative Language
What kind of figurative language does Thomas Paine use here Europe regards freedom like a stranger?
for apex its a simile
He argues that they could have done better on their own (apex)
What is one reason that Thomas Paine thinks the colonies stand a good chance against the British.?
The British army and navy are mostly made up of middle-aged men
Personification
How does Paine use brief statements of truth to inspire his readers to fight for independence?
D. To sum up his points in a succinct and memorable way
What is Thomas pained response to the argument that the British have protected America?
That they have done so for their own sake
What was the main idea of Thomas pained common sense?
To show people that they deserved independence. He wanted to show them that the colonists could beat the British.
What is one reason that Thomas Paine thinks that colonies stand a good chance against the British?
The British army and navy are mostly made up of middle-aged men
Why did Thomas Paine write commons Sense?
to persuade the colonies to declare independance
To convince the American colonists to declare independence from Great Britain, then set up a democratic government.