Asked by juamal
Read the quotation from The Crisis, Number IV.
“It is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.”
Which phrase best describes the “cause” that Paine refers to?
the strength to start a rebellion
fair treatment from the king
gaining control over more land
freedom from an oppressive government
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
freedom from an oppressive government
Paine’s "cause" in The Crisis refers to defending liberty and resisting tyranny, not simply land, a single battle, or merely asking for fair treatment from the king.
Paine’s "cause" in The Crisis refers to defending liberty and resisting tyranny, not simply land, a single battle, or merely asking for fair treatment from the king.
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.