Anticipation Guide for "The Crisis"

Mark A/T if you think the statement true or if you agree with the statement.

Mark D/F if you think the statement is false or if you disagree with the statement.

_____1.  Thomas Paine has a statue in his honor. 

_____2.  Americans thought he was an atheist. 

_____3.  Over 1/4 of the entire population bought his "Common Sense" pamphlet.

_____4.  "Summer soldiers" and "sunshine patriots" are the type of fighters any country would want.

_____5.  "Tories" is another name for the British soldiers.

_____6.  Paine and Henry compare being under British rule to slavery.

_____7.  Because the colonists avoided war, God would leave them to military destruction. 

_____8.  Paine uses an anecdote to show his love for children and his hope for the future. 

_____9.  Paine thinks the King is a stupid, worthless, stubborn man.

____10.  Paine is afraid of the colonies' current situation.

____11.  "Say not that this is revenge" and "Some may call me a rebel" are examples of counter arguments, i.e. pointing out a contradictory view.

____12.  A theme for this essay could be that something worth having is worth fighting for. 

Now read the biographical information on page 87 and "The Crisis" on page 89.

You must find textual proof for each statement.  Use quotation marks and page number.  You might have to change your answers. 

When you are done, pair up with someone and compare your answers.  If there is a disagreement on any, use your proof to convince your partner.