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Thomas Paine's Common Sense and Revolutionary Ideology
Analyze the arguments in Common Sense and explain how pamphlet literature catalyzed support for complete independence.
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Causes of the American Revolution: From Resistance to Independence
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Analyze the political, economic, and philosophical causes that led the thirteen colonies to break away from British rule and declare independence.
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8.SP3.4Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesEvaluate the relevance and utility of historical sources based on information such as author, date, origin, intended audience, and purpose.
8.C4.1Arizona Social Studies Standards · All agesCompare historical and contemporary means of changing societies to promote the common good.