Question

Which two historical texts were authored by Johnathan Edwards and Thomas Paine, respectively?

a) "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and "Common Sense"
b) "The Age of Reason" and "Walden"
c) "The Federalist Papers" and "The Scarlet Letter"
d) "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass"

Answer 1

Jonathan Edwards authored 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' and Thomas Paine authored 'Common Sense'. Hence the correct answer is option A

Step-by-step explanation:

The two historical texts authored by Jonathan Edwards and Thomas Paine respectively are:

1. Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God: This was a sermon delivered by Jonathan Edwards in Enfield, Connecticut in 1741. It had a tremendous impact during the Great Awakening, leading to emotional reactions from the audience.
2. Common Sense: This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine in 1776, played a crucial role in convincing many colonists of the need for independence from Great Britain.

Hence the correct answer is option A