American Roots: From Native Traditions to the American Revolution — Test
Question 21 • Literature and Composition III
Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . “Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: ’tis dearness only that gives everything its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as FREEDOM should not be highly rated.” Paine compares tyranny to hell in order to
Answer
A
illustrate that the oppression of the British government is far-reaching and evil.
B
emphasize the maltreatment the colonies have faced under British rule.
C
emphasize that British oppression is too strong a force to overcome.
D
illustrate the effects of the war between the colonies and Britain.