Question

Which two phrases in the excerpt supports the claim that Paine believed the human cost of the colonists' armed struggle against the British was well worth the outcome?

I turn with the warm ardor of a friend to those who have nobly stood, and are yet determined to stand the matter out: " I call not upon a few, but upon all: not on this state or that state," but on every state: up and help us; lay your shoulders to the wheel; better have too much force than too little, when so great an object is at stake. "Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it". "Say not that thousands are gone, turn out your tens of thousands;" throw not the burden of the day upon Providence, but "show your faith by your works," that God may bless you. It matters not where you live, or what rank of life you hold, the evil or the blessing will reach you all. The far and the near, the home counties and the back, the rich and the poor, will suffer or rejoice alike. The heart that feels not now is dead; "the blood of his children will curse his cowardice, who shrinks back at a time when a little might have saved the whole, and made them happy." "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection". 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. My own line of reasoning is to myself as straight and clear as a ray of light. Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to "bind me in all cases whatsoever" to his absolute will, am I to suffer it?

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Answer 1

The two phrases in the excerpt which supports the claim that Paine believed the human cost of the colonists' armed struggle against the British was well worth the outcome is:

B) Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it

E) "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection".

Thomas Paine didn’t agree with the fact that Great Britain has always benefited the colonies and will ever benefit them in the future. He opposes the fact that it will provide security and protection to the colonized countries. Paine was of the opinion that independence and freedom is a must for the well being of America and for its people. He wanted to abolish British rule and wanted support from his people.

Answer 2

The two phrases that assert Paine's belief that the humans' deaths of the colonists' in the armed fightback against the British colonizers was worth the result it laid are mentioned beneath this statement:

1. "Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter when nothing but hope and virtue could survive, that the city and the country, alarmed at one common danger, came forth to meet and to repulse it"

2. "Say not that thousands are gone, turn out your tens of thousands;"

These two are the best possible answers in my opinion. To support my assertion I would like to elaborate my understanding to you.

So, the first phrase by T.Paine wants to outshine the losses of the present by connecting the rebellious moments with the future. He wants that the echo of these sacrifices should be heard in later years as it was worth happening. Moreover, the second phrase showcases valiance of the martyrs who were not afraid of the armed fight and chose liberty. This again shows writers assertion that the colonists' struggle was worth the result.