Thomas Paine Common Essay Questions:

1. According, to Paine, what is the difference between society and government?

2. What is the meaning of "liberty" and "equality" in Paine's thought?

3. What is the relationship between "liberty and equality"?

4. According to Paine, why is there a need for regulations and government in general?

5. Why does Paine consider the English monarchy to be ineffective?

6. What does Paine think that America will gain by separating from England?

7. List the reasons why Paine thinks independence is necessary.

8. What is the "most powerful of all augments" for independence?

9. For Paine, what is the relationship between law and liberty?

10. How does Paine answer the question, "Where is the king of America"?

11. What do you learn from reading this assignment? (Your opinion is required, yes!)