Which of the following choices was not a philosophy contained in Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
A. The Monarchy is the real threat to peace and prosperity of the colonies.
B. Control of government by free citizens and not a Monarchy.
C. Freedom to own slaves.
D. That all rules for citizens should be based on a popular vote.
Answer (3)
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The correct answer si C) Freedom to own slaves.
The idea that was not contained in Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was the freedom to own slaves.
Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" in 1775 and was published in Philadelphia in January 1776. In his book, he referred to important ideas for the colonies that could be summarized in the necessity to be independent of Britain and the creation of a democratic Republic. He considered that the worst form of government was the monarchy for its many injustices committed and that people should vote to elect their rulers. He did not mention the freedom to own slaves.
The correct answer is C) Freedom to own slaves, which was not a philosophy in Thomas Paine's "Common Sense." Paine's work focused on promoting independence from monarchy and advocating for a democratic republic, without mention of supporting slavery. His key philosophies centered around popular sovereignty and citizen control of government.
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