Question

In what way did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense influence Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence?

A.Both Jefferson and Paine discussed how the United States could create a navy.
B.Both showed how a king can be a tyrant.
C. Paine used many Latin phrases, which led Jefferson to do the same.
D. Paine criticized using slaves from Africa and that same criticism appeared in the Declaration of Independence.
E. Both documents contradicted the ideas of John Locke.

Answer 1

The answer is B. E can be eliminated because their ideas originate from the teachings and preachings of Locke. D can be too because no slaves were discussed. Very few, if any Latin phrases were used. If I recall correctly, there are none. A can be eliminated because the navy is not heavily discussed. However, the abuse of power in the hands of a tyrant is discussed.