The Main Point of the American Crisis Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

The main point of The American Crisis is

• A) that the Continental Congress should agree to peaceful reunification with Britain.
• B) to inspire American soldiers to continue to fight despite demoralizing military losses.
• C) that independence was too costly a goal for the colonies.
• D) to encourage European powers to provide military assistance.
• E) a prediction that the war would end unhappily for supporters of independence.

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