1. What reasons do you think Thomas Paine had for initially wanting to publish Common Sense anonymously?

2. Do you think colonists would have been as supportive of breaking ties with the British if Common Sense had not been published, why or why not?

3. What reasons did the Declaration of Independence provide for wanting to break ties with Britain?

4. Why do you think the authors of the Declaration of Independence not address the rights of women, Native Americans and enslaved Africans?

Additionally, please answer the following question in at least one sentence.

If you could go back in time and give the colonists any advice on their current situation what would you say?