Quiz : Thomas Paine

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    Common Sense would become the basis of the ideas expressed in which American document?

    • The Declaration of Independence
    • The American Constitution
    • The Articles of Confederation
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  • 2. 

    Who was the Founding Father that helped Thomas Paine to emigrate to the Americas?

    • Benjamin Franklin

    • George Washington

    • Samuel Adams

    Correct Answer
    A. Benjamin Franklin
    Explanation
    Benjamin Franklin was the Founding Father who helped Thomas Paine to emigrate to the Americas. Franklin played a crucial role in Paine's journey to America by providing him with letters of introduction and recommending him to influential individuals. Franklin's support and guidance were instrumental in Paine's successful relocation to the United States, where he would go on to become one of the most influential political thinkers and writers of the American Revolution.

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    Which European revolution did Rights of Man talk about?

    • German

    • France

    • British

    Correct Answer
    A. France
    Explanation
    The correct answer is France. The Rights of Man is a political pamphlet written by Thomas Paine during the French Revolution. It argues for the principles of natural rights, equality, and popular sovereignty, and it played a significant role in shaping the political discourse and events during the revolution in France.

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    How did The American Crisis help the American forces?

    • Contained maps of helpful locations during war

    • Provide for war strategies to outwit the British

    • Motivate army to persevere through their troubles

    Correct Answer
    A. Motivate army to persevere through their troubles
    Explanation
    The American Crisis helped the American forces by motivating the army to persevere through their troubles. This suggests that the document provided encouragement and inspiration to the soldiers, boosting their morale and determination during difficult times. It likely contained persuasive language and powerful arguments to motivate the troops to continue fighting for their cause, despite the challenges they faced.

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    For what reason was Thomas Paine imprisoned in France?

    • Theft from local markets

    • Lack of support for King Louis XVI's execution

    • Attempt at trying to revolutionize French society

    Correct Answer
    A. Lack of support for King Louis XVI's execution
    Explanation
    Thomas Paine was imprisoned in France for his lack of support for King Louis XVI's execution. This suggests that Paine's opposition to the execution of the king went against the prevailing political climate in France at the time, leading to his imprisonment.

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    Which of the following ideas did The Age of Reason NOT express?

    • Denial of Christianity

    • Rebelling against the Church

    • Criticism of the Bible

    Correct Answer
    A. Rebelling against the Church
    Explanation
    The Age of Reason, a philosophical work by Thomas Paine, expressed the ideas of denial of Christianity and criticism of the Bible. However, it did not explicitly express the idea of rebelling against the Church. While it criticized religious institutions and their influence, it focused more on challenging the religious doctrines and advocating for reason and rationality in matters of faith.

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