Thomas Paine Flashcards
What did Paine write in 1776 entering the political controversy between the colonists and English?
Common sense
His most famous writing,”………………………..” was inspired by the colonists’ defeat in the first major battle of the war.
The American Crisis
Paine received nothing that would help him remain ………………
financially independent.
Paine excelled in making concepts understandable to the ………………
common man
Critics agree Paine’s genius lies in ……………..
his style rather than in his thought.
Paine did not always weave his beliefs about ……….. into all of his writings.
religion
Paine served as the Major spokesperson for …………..
Rationalism
“The American crisis”Paine write that God will assist the colonists,not the king of British because?
The colonists have tried to avoid war.
He said “what we obtain too cheap,we esteem too lightly” this is a reference to our ……..
Freedom
“The Age of Reason”What providentially hindered the immediate effects of the popularity/publication of “The Age of Reason”?
It was published during America’s Second Major Revival
What does Paine believe about “National Institutions” of church?
They make slaves of men and women and are primarily concerned about power and profit”
Paine praises Christ’s morality-………………….Yet he attacks Biblical accounts of the resurrection.
This proves he wasn’t clear and truthful himself.If he claimed the resurrection and ascension were false then why is he inconsistent in praising Christ and His morality.
being a virtuous man.
