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Serialized Story Guide for Teachers, Students and Families

By Antonette Bomentre-Walter and Chris Yatchyshyn


Answers to Questions in the Guide

Chapter 1 - Common Sense Arrives

Recalling the Facts

1. 1776

2. Philadelphia

3. England

4. Common Sense

5. Anonymous

6. Benjamin Franklin

7. 13

8. 120,000

Comprehension Questions

1.They waved the thin paper pamphlet called Common Sense, that had bold ideas.

2.To his son Rudolph, from Aitken's young son on the street corner. Because there were not that many copies - printing was a long process at this time. Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Dr. Benjamin Rush, John or Samuel Adams - they were well-known writers of that time.


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