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Quiz for Document 7–1: Thomas Paine, Common Sense, January 1776

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What metaphor did Paine reject for the relationship between the American colonies and England?

A brother–sister relationship

A planetary system

The relationship between a man and a woman

The relationship between a parent and a child

2. According to Paine, what was the best solution for keeping peace on the American continent?

The independence of the American colonies

New colonial officials sent to rule in a fairer manner

The immediate repeal of unfair taxes on the colonies

A treaty with the British to allow the colonies limited self-rule

3. In what way did British rule impact American relations with other European powers?

It allowed the colonists better access to important trade networks in Europe.

It involved the colonies in unnecessary European wars and restricted their ability to freely trade.

It restricted the quality of goods that could enter the colonies.

It forced the colonies to work with European powers they greatly disliked.

4. According to Paine, what would be the new king in America?

The ruling elites

Property and wealth

The law

Freedom of speech