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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the law invented that took the freedom away from the English subjects?

2. In the Introduction, what does Paine state about the thoughts of the book?

3. How does Paine describe Burke's analysis of France?

4. Which country has England chosen as its new foe when Paine writes the Rights of Man?

5. When does Paine wish the Revolution had begun?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is there a need for regulations and government in general?

2. According to Paine, how does England view the French Revolution?

3. How did the American army defeat General Howe?

4. What mistake do the British make in attacking a particular city during the American Revolution?

5. How does Paine think America's Continental Congress should be designed?

6. What would happen to the land in America if the country reconciles with England?

7. What are the problems with using faith and religion for political purposes?

8. What are some of the other criticisms that Paine has about Howe?

9. What does Burke accuse the French of pertaining to their actions against Louis XVI and how does Paine correct him?

10. What does Paine think the effects of Burke's pamphlets will be and what are Burke's reasons for publishing them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Paine's reasons for delaying the release of the Rights of Man, Part II. Include an analysis of Burke's responses to the first part of the Rights of Man and how Paine replies to him and others who attempt to challenge his views.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the letter to the Inhabitants of America that Paine writes about in the beginning years of the revolution. Include a description of his thoughts on the previous governments of Ancient Rome and Greece, as well as the similarities and differences between them and the new government that America is forming.

Essay Topic 3

Paine writes about Agrarian Justice and the distribution of land in America.

1) Describe Paine's initial theory of how land should be given to people and why he believes it is impractical.

2) Explain how Paine considers land cultivation versus dispossession.

3) Analyze Paine's concluding plan for compensating people who he thinks have been cheated of their rightful inheritance.

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