Below are the Instruction and Prompt for for Essay 1 on Common Sense by Thomas Paine. Your essay needs to adhere to the following format: Choose One of the prompts below to write your essay 4-5 pgs., 12pt. font, double-spaced with 1in. margins. Citation of reading should follow MLA format. Pick ONE of the following Prompts to write your essay. A Work Cited page is required and will count within the page requirement. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!! DUE DATE: Must be uploaded by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 28 1. Explore Thomas Paines theory (in “Common Sense”) concerning the idea that mankind is naturally equal and that government should reflect this state of equality. How strong is Paine’s argument? Is this a reasonable idea that can be applied in the formation of governments or simply a rhetorical argument with no practical application? 2. Examine the theory of Thomas Paine (in “Common Sense”) in terms of his distinctive understanding of human freedom and the new American government. How does religion complicate these concerns for Paine in the development of his theory? 3. What do you think is the most significant argument in Common Sense concerning Monarchy? Be specific and find evidence in the reading that supporters your position.Show more
