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Paine (1755) "The American Crisis" from HMH Collections 12
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- 1. Multiple Choice
Paine calls the British claim of dominance “impious” (line 14) because he believes that the British
claim a right over people that only God can have.
want the colonists to pay church and stamp taxes.
think that God favors the British ruling the Americans.
hope to rule without the churches or the army.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Paine says that if freedom comes too easily, people will
refuse to fight for it.
underestimate its value.
become overconfident.
seek power over others.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Paine supports his main idea that Britain’s attempt to control America will fail by pointing out that
America has tried to avoid war and therefore has the support of God.
Britain has a government that is powerful enough to rule the world.
Americans have been made to fight for the British army.
Britain has helped the Native Americans ravage New Jersey.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What detail supports Paine’s main idea that “Not a place upon earth might be so happy as America” (lines 47–48)?
Children in America should be spared from fighting in wars that affect the rest of the world.
The people in America should fight every day for freedom from Britain and encourage trade.
America can focus on trade because it is far from the rest of the world and its wars.
All of the counties in the nation will suffer if the fight for independence from Britain fails.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What strong feeling does Paine try to bring out in his listeners with his appeal that “America will never be happy until she gets clear of foreign dominion” (lines 51–52)?
pity for foreigners
fear of other countries
enthusiasm for the cause
unhappiness about living in America
- 6. Multiple Choice
Paine uses the persuasive technique of an appeal to association when he says that
people who understand the need for perseverance and fortitude face the prospect of glory.
God is waiting to bless the soldiers who are prepared to fight to the end of the war.
children will have to fight in wars because their parents refused to fight in their time.
loyalists throughout America want the independence movement to fail.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does Paine say will be a result if the fight for independence fails?
overcrowded cities
unsafe homes
dangerous schools
deserted barracks
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why does Paine view the retreat that he discusses at the end of his essay as a sign of colonial strength?
People traveled across the area proclaiming peace.
The soldiers maintained order and protected supplies.
The retreat showed the strength of America to the British.
New troops were able to recover the lost land quickly.
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does tyranny mean?
oppressive rule
undesirable behavior
inappropriate legislation
dangerous circumstances
- 10. Multiple Choice
Something that provides solace is
valuable.
frightening.
comforting.
painful.
- 11. Open Ended
How does Paine characterize the British king? Cite specific details from the text in your response.
- 12. Open Ended
How does Paine respond to people who think that the colonies can surrender, receive mercy from the British, and live in peace?
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