T.Paine+Reading+Check

from THE CRISIS Reading Check

Directions: Recall the events in Thomas Paine’s essay. Then answer the questions in phrases or sentences.

1. Why does Paine say that freedom has such a high price? Paine says that freedom has such a high price because freedom is very hard to obtain.

2. What British right over the colonies does Paine repeat in his essay? Paine repeated that Britain thought they had the right not only to tax the colonies but to ,"bind them in all cases whatsoever."

3. Why does Paine say that parents should support independence? Parents should support independence because they should be willing to do whatever is necessary to make a better future for their children.

4. Whom does Paine call on to support the fight for independence? he calls upon every state to fight for independence

5. Why does Paine have faith in the next campaign? Because they will be able to open up the next campaign with over six hundred men who are well armed and dressed. Not to mention they're more determined this time.