1.What were Thomas Paine’s views on government? How did his writing convince colonists to fight for independence?
Thomas Paine’s views on government, as he said in his pamphlet “Common Sense”, was that all people had the right to have a choice in government and all decisions that came from it. He called for the formation of a republic, where power came from the people and not from a corrupt monarch. Paine’s writing convinced colonists to fight for independence because it pointed out all the wrongdoings of Britain. His ideas pointed called out for the rejection of a monarchy and the embracing of a republic which fell on listening ears.
2. Who were likely to be Loyalists?
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The old and traditional beliefs were that colonists had the right to be free, fair representation and power came from the people. Statements like “all men are created equal” in this time was very contradictory. The historical context of it was that it excluded a great deal of people. These people included indentured servants, slaves, and foreign peoples. Later it came to mean that all races and genders were created equal rather than the small amount of people it referred to in the past.
6. What was the role of France in helping to secure American independence? Be specific.
The role of France in helping to secure American Independence was that of a military suppliant and advisor. France supplied the American militias with supplies, weapons, equipment, a capable navy, and a half of their armed forces. One example was at the Battle of Yorktown. While George Washington advanced his ground troops towards General Cornwallis, Admiral De Grasse routed them from the sea. This led to the surrender of Cornwallis and his seven- thousand men. Victory over the British in Yorktown acted as the final curtain and led to the collapse of Lord North’s ministry and the furthering of peace negotiations.
7. Today, do you still think of America as a “revolutionary” country? Why or why
Thomas Paine’s views on government, as he said in his pamphlet “Common Sense”, was that all people had the right to have a choice in government and all decisions that came from it. He called for the formation of a republic, where power came from the people and not from a corrupt monarch. Paine’s writing convinced colonists to fight for independence because it pointed out all the wrongdoings of Britain. His ideas pointed called out for the rejection of a monarchy and the embracing of a republic which fell on listening ears.
2. Who were likely to be Loyalists?
Colonists who were loyal to the king and opposed the Patriots were …show more content…
The old and traditional beliefs were that colonists had the right to be free, fair representation and power came from the people. Statements like “all men are created equal” in this time was very contradictory. The historical context of it was that it excluded a great deal of people. These people included indentured servants, slaves, and foreign peoples. Later it came to mean that all races and genders were created equal rather than the small amount of people it referred to in the past.
6. What was the role of France in helping to secure American independence? Be specific.
The role of France in helping to secure American Independence was that of a military suppliant and advisor. France supplied the American militias with supplies, weapons, equipment, a capable navy, and a half of their armed forces. One example was at the Battle of Yorktown. While George Washington advanced his ground troops towards General Cornwallis, Admiral De Grasse routed them from the sea. This led to the surrender of Cornwallis and his seven- thousand men. Victory over the British in Yorktown acted as the final curtain and led to the collapse of Lord North’s ministry and the furthering of peace negotiations.
7. Today, do you still think of America as a “revolutionary” country? Why or why