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Paine (1755) "The American Crisis" from HMH Collections 12

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    Paine calls the British claim of dominance “impious” (line 14) because he believes that the British

    claim a right over people that only God can have.

    want the colonists to pay church and stamp taxes.

    think that God favors the British ruling the Americans.

    hope to rule without the churches or the army.

  • 2. Multiple Choice
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    Paine says that if freedom comes too easily, people will

    refuse to fight for it.

    underestimate its value.

    become overconfident.

    seek power over others.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Paine supports his main idea that Britain’s attempt to control America will fail by pointing out that

    America has tried to avoid war and therefore has the support of God.

    Britain has a government that is powerful enough to rule the world.

    Americans have been made to fight for the British army.

    Britain has helped the Native Americans ravage New Jersey.

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