Common Sense (1776) Thomas Paine

question 44

Multiple Choice

Common Sense (1776)
Thomas Paine
Every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual. Our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in Kings more than repeated petitioning. . . . Wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for God's sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child.
To say, they will never attempt it again is idle and visionary, we thought so at the repeal of the stamp act, yet a year or two undeceived us; as well may we suppose that nations, which have been once defeated, will never renew the quarrel.
-A Loyalist would tend to see Paine's statements as

• A) persuasive argument for seeking independence.
• B) an eventual outcome due to the shifting relationship with England.
• C) contrary to their political obligations to the British government.
• D) irrelevant due to their significant cultural and economic ties to England.

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