Question

A government of our own is our natural right And when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced that it is infinitely wiser and safer, to form a constitution of our own in a cool deliberate manner, while we have it in our power, than to trust such an interesting event to time and chance. Thomas Paine Common Sense

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What effect do you think these words had on the American colonist

A. They most likely inspired fear in the loyalist of the patriots
B. They most likely Strengthened the colonist desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain
C. They most likely encouraged the farmers to meet and write the U.S. Constitution at the continental congress
D. They most likely increased colonial acts of civil disobedience by confirming their validity

Answer 1

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B. They most likely strengthened the colonists' desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.

Answer 2

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B. They most likely strengthened the colonists' desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.

The excerpt from Thomas Paine's Common Sense emphasizes the natural right of the American colonists to govern themselves and form their own government. It presents the idea that it is wiser and safer for the colonists to take control of their own destiny by creating a constitution rather than leaving their fate to "time and chance."

These words would have likely resonated with the colonists who were already questioning their loyalty to Britain and contemplating separation. It would have further strengthened their desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain and establish their own independent government.

Answer 3

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Based on the excerpt from Thomas Paine's Common Sense, the most likely effect of these words on the American colonists would be B. They most likely strengthened the colonists' desire to act on their wish to separate from Britain.

Paine's words emphasize the idea that it is not only the right but the natural right of the American colonists to have their own government. He argues that forming a constitution in a deliberate manner is wiser and safer than leaving such an important decision to chance. This suggests that the colonists should take action and actively work towards separating from Britain and establishing their own independent government. Therefore, Paine's words would serve to strengthen and inspire the colonists' desire to pursue independence.

Answer 4

What significant effect did the Treaty of Paris, signed after the French and Indian War, have on France?

Answer 5

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The Treaty of Paris of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War, had significant effects on France. Under the terms of the treaty, France lost almost all of its territorial possessions in North America. This included the ceding of Canada and all French claims east of the Mississippi River to Great Britain. Additionally, France also had to cede Louisiana to Spain as compensation for Spanish losses during the war.

This loss of territorial possessions greatly diminished France's colonial presence in North America and weakened its influence in the region. Losing Canada and the lucrative fur trade that came with it, as well as other territories, had detrimental economic consequences for France. Moreover, the treaty effectively ended France's aspirations for territorial expansion in North America, shifting the balance of power in the region in favor of British dominance.

Overall, the Treaty of Paris had a significant and negative impact on France, leading to territorial losses, economic setbacks, and a reduction in its global influence.