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Question about The American Revolution

Subject History

History

Source Originais Teachy

Originais Teachy

Topic The American Revolution

The American Revolution

Difficulty Hard

Hard

(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of History

In his pamphlet 'Common Sense', Thomas Paine argued that the American colonies should seek independence from Great Britain, sparking widespread debate and influencing key decision-makers in the build-up to the American Revolution. The pamphlet was a radical critique of monarchy and advocated for the establishment of a democratic republic. Considering the sociopolitical context of the era and Paine's arguments, analyze how 'Common Sense' might have contributed to the ideological shift towards independence and the formation of the United States of America. What implications might this shift have had on the structure of the newly formed government and the drafting of the Constitution?

'Common Sense' primarily advocated for the continuation of monarchy and was against the idea of a democratic republic, which led to a delay in the American colonies seeking independence.

Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' contributed significantly to the ideological shift towards independence and the formation of the United States of America. It influenced public opinion, shaped key political decisions, and had lasting implications for the structure of the U.S. government and the drafting of the Constitution.

'Common Sense' was only read and understood by the educated elite, limiting its influence and impact on the general population and the formation of the United States of America.

Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' was a critique of democracy and it argued for the establishment of a monarchy in the American colonies.

'Common Sense' had little to no impact on the ideological shift towards independence and the formation of the United States of America. It was largely ignored by the public and had no influence on key political decisions.

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