Question

Which of the following is not an idea from Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense? (3 points)

a
British leaders base decisions on their own interests, not the colonies' interests.

b
American colonists were from all over Europe, not just Britain.

c
The British monarch should be respected as a matter of common sense.

d
The American colonies would do well without any help from Britain.

Answer 1

Answer:

"Option C:The British monarch should be respected as a matter of common sense." is not an idea from Thomas Paine's Common Sense

Explanation: His essay spoke about how he hated the British and wanted to get independence from them. If he said that the Monarch should be respected, that would completely undermine what his whole essay was about.

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option is c) The British monarch should be respected as a matter of common sense.