“These are the times that try men's souls; the summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” –Thomas Paine
The words above might have been written while ___________________
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the British were realizing that the Americans would not be easily defeated
the Continental Congress was debating reconciliation with King George III
the French were sending allied forces to the New World *
the Continental Army was losing battles against the professional British forces
“We got all over the bay and landed on the opposite shore betwixt twelve and one o’clock and was on our march by one, which was at first through some swamps and slips of the Sea till we got into the Road leading to Lexington soon after which the Country people begun to fire their alarm guns, light their Beacons, to raise the Country.”
The events referred to above were the most direct result of____________
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King George III’s decision to allow the enactment of the Townshend Acts
Benjamin Franklin’s decision to support the crown’s decision to tax tea *
Samuel Adam’s decision to publicize the events of the Boston Massacre
General Thomas Gage’s decision to seize the gunpowder and firearms of Massachusetts colonists
What are your answers?
To get the answer to the first question, we can analyze the quote and look for clues that indicate when it might have been written. Thomas Paine's words suggest that there is a crisis happening, and he mentions a "service to his country," which implies a conflict or a war. The phrase "summer soldier and sunshine patriot" suggests that some people are faltering in their commitment, indicating that the situation is difficult or challenging.
The correct answer is "the British were realizing that the Americans would not be easily defeated," as this aligns with a crisis or conflict where some individuals are shrinking from service. It suggests that the writer is expressing determination and encouraging others to stand firm in the face of the British's realization.
For the second question, we can again analyze the quote and look for context clues. In this case, the quote describes a situation where people are firing alarm guns and lighting beacons to raise the country. This indicates a state of emergency or impending danger. Additionally, the mention of Lexington suggests a specific location related to the events being described.
The correct answer is "General Thomas Gage’s decision to seize the gunpowder and firearms of Massachusetts colonists" as this event matches the description of people raising alarms and taking action to defend themselves in response to a threat. It also aligns with the historical context of the Boston Massacre and the tensions between colonists and British authorities.