The Main Argument of Thomas Paine's Common Sense

question 77

Multiple Choice

The main argument of Thomas Paine's Common Sense

• A)moderated the system of taxation employed by the British.
• B)demanded representation in the British Parliament.
• C)denounced the monarchy as a degenerate institution.
• D)called for George Washington to be named king.
• E)demanded that France enter the war.

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which converts light into neural signals sent to the brain.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and enable color vision and fine detail perception.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are sensitive to low light levels, contributing to night vision.

Iris

The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light that enters the eye.