Which of the following statements about Common Sense is NOT true?
(1 point)

Common Sense was written the same year as the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to persuade colonists to fight for independence.
The printing press enabled the wide circulation of Common Sense.
Thomas Paine was hanged for treason after writing Common Sense.

Question

Which of the following statements about Common Sense is NOT true?
 (1 point)

    Common Sense was written the same year as the Declaration of Independence.
    Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense to persuade colonists to fight for independence.
    The printing press enabled the wide circulation of Common Sense.
    Thomas Paine was hanged for treason after writing Common Sense.

anonymous · Answer

D) Thomas Pain was hanged for treason after writing Common Sense. He wasn't hanged: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Paine