Thomas Paine: The Crisis No.1

What was the purpose of the passage?

• To persuade the audience not to fight for independence

• To persuade the audience to fight for independence

• To encourage slavery

• To spread Christianity

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Who was his audience?

• The British

• The American people

• The Spanish

• The French

Who does he want to get independence from?

• Mexico

• France

• Spain

• Great Britain

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During which war was this published?

• French and Indian War

• American Revolution

• Civil War

• World War 1

What does he compare being bonded to Britain to?

• Freedom

• Slavery

• Partnership

• Team

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