Question

read the excerpt from the crisis, number 1.

ot all the treasures of the world, so far as i believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for i think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me or those that are in it and to bind me in all cases whatsoever to his absolute will, am i to suffer it?\
in this excerpt, paine is attempting to convince readers that they

• must support the war to protect their financial interests.
• could potentially benefit from the spoils of the war.
• will blame themselves for not supporting the war.
• have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war.

Explanation:

Paine distinguishes offensive war (which he views as murder) from defensive war, using the analogy of a thief attacking his home to frame the war as a just, defensive response. He argues that resisting such an attack is justified, meaning the colonists have moral/righteous grounds to support the war. The other options are incorrect: he rejects war for financial gain, does not focus on spoils, and does not mention self-blame.

Answer:

have righteous reasons to justify supporting the war.