USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

THOMAS PAINES COMMON SENSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What language did Paine use to attempt to convince the colonist to go after their freedom?
A
Biblical language and quotes
B
Old English Language
C
A flowery prose
D
Working knowledge
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He wrote in the language of the people, often quoting the Bible in his arguments. Most people in America had a working knowledge of the Bible, so his arguments rang true.

Detailed explanation-2: -Instead, Paine urged Americans to embrace “common sense, ” and trust their own feelings about what was right and just and how the country should be run, just as they did with other everyday decisions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common Sense is a 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Paine’s arguments were brilliant and straightforward. He argued two main points: 1) America should have independence from England, and 2) the new government should be a democratic republic. Paine avoided flowery language. He wrote like the people spoke, often quoting the Bible in his arguments.

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