HIS1301 Lonestar For the Record: A Documentary History of America discussion
Subject
Humanities
School
Lonestar College
Question Description
there are 8 parts from the book that I will send it with this post. I need you to answer all the questions in the file. Each part needs about half page. they must be answered from the book For The Record by For The Record A Documentary History of America (DAVID E. SHI * HOLLY A. MAYER) 6E, VOL 1
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•1) what does Paine say are some of the ''material injuries" the colonies had sustained due to their dependence on Great Britain? What are the strengths and weaknesses in his argument?
•2) was Paine right to say that "Europe and not England is the parent country of America"? why should that concept be considered a factor for separation?
•3) What interests could America better pursue if independent?
•4) What does Paine say would guarantee American success? Why?
•5) Why did he argue for a declaration of independence and for immediate action?