Question

Read the excerpt from a summary of Common Sense, by Thomas Paine. [1] Thomas Paine believed that reconciliation with Britain was no longer possible. [2] Reconciliation had been attempted and had failed. [3] It was unfortunate that Paine called for action. [4] He urged the colonists to take up arms against the British. Which sentence in the excerpt includes the summary writer's personal opinion?

Answer 1

The answer would be sentence 1.

Answer 2

[1] Thomas Paine believed that reconciliation with Britain was no longer possible.

Thomas Paine didn’t agree with the fact that Great Britain has always benefited the colonies and will ever benefit them in the future. He opposes the fact that it will provide security and protection to the colonized countries. Paine was of the opinion that independence and freedom is a must for the well being of America and for its people. He wanted to abolish British rule and wanted support from his people. He calls his people to be moving on a misguided path and asks them to move on the path to get freedom.