Which of the following was the primary point of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?

a. The colonies should maintain loyalty to the British Crown.
b. Only in the creation of an independent republic would the people find contentment.
c. The leading thinkers of Europe were now advocating democracy
d. Only the aristocracy should be concerned with the running of government, as the commoners did not have enough sense to be trusted.


b. Only in the creation of an independent republic would the people find contentment.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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_____ often back(s) right-wing totalitarianism governments.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which is the only state in the United States that does not require its citizens to register before voting?

A. North Carolina B. North Dakota C. South Dakota D. Virginia E. Montana

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With 128 commercial offices in more than 75 countries, the United States and Foreign Commercial Service is the primary agency representing American businesses seeking to export non-agricultural products, and falls under which of the following bureaucracies?

a. Department of State b. Department of Agriculture c. Department of Defense d. Department of Commerce e. Department of Treasury

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