United States History Question of the Day



America's most persuasive pamphlet,
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
(Source: Wikimedia Commons--public domain)

Question 0918:

In Common Sense by Thomas Paine

    (A)    Parliament is seen as the enemy of freedom, but King George III is viewed with respect
    (B)    colonists are encouraged to cut their ties with Great Britain
    (C)    colonists are encouraged to find areas of compromise with Parliament and King George III
    (D)    colonists are encouraged to ignore political issues and focus on economic advancement
    (E)    an argument is made that the colonists are represented virtually in Parliament because they are still British subjects
       

Answer and explanation