Read the excerpt from The Crisis, Number I . “’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.” Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt?
Answer
A
to emphasize the hardships that come with fighting for a cause
B
to encourage colonists to consider a peaceful solution
C
to explain Paine’s moral justification for the war
D
to inspire colonists to join the fight for independence