214k views
2 votes
What are the main points that Paine is making in
the passage?

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer: (1) independence from England and (2) the creation of a democratic republic.

Explanation: Paine wrote the passage in The Crisis to convince colonists to revolt against the British rule. He cited a revolutionary war against Britain was supported by God. The British had no right to rule or conquer the colonies and independence was a natural right and interest. He also warned against expecting mercy from the Brits during the war.

User Carl Parker
by
3.2k points