Question

crisis no. 1
thomas paine
these are the times that try mens 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. what we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: tis dearness only that gives everything its value. heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods, and it should be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as freedom should not be highly rated.
britain, with an army to enforce her tyranny, has declared that she has a right (not only to tax) but to bind us in all cases whatsoever, and if being bound in that manner, is not slavery, then is there not such a thing as slavery upon earth. even the expression is impious, for so unlimited a power can belong only to god.
what lesson is thomas paine trying to convey in this passage?
freedom is worth fighting for.
tyranny is easy to fight.
tyranny is not a major crisis.
show hatred towards other countries.

Explanation:

Thomas Paine emphasizes that freedom is highly - valued and that tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered. He encourages people to stand up for their country in times of crisis, suggesting that the struggle for freedom is worth it.

Answer:

A. Freedom is worth fighting for.