Read Chapters 5 & 6 and Thomas Paine Calls for American Independence, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence, 1776. Use Chapter 5 as background material on Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson. Once all reading is complete respond to the following and remember to reference specific passages from the document and/or textbook to support your discussion:
Compare the backgrounds of Jefferson and Paine; did Paine have an advantage or disadvantage by not being born in the colonies? Explain.
Examine the language used in both documents; who is the audience for each writer?
Why does Jefferson not discuss slavery in the Declaration?
What did Paine and Jefferson say about the monarchy in their respective documents?
Why does Jefferson focus more on the king than on parliament?
You are required to submit an initial posting (200 words minimum) that addresses the items above.
