Question

independent practice
match the “loaded,” or charged, word from the crisis to the person or idea it represents in the document.

murderous \t\tbritish rule

tyranny \t\tamerican freedom

thief \t\tking george iii

celestial \t\tbritish intentions

Explanation:

In Thomas Paine's The Crisis:

• King George III is framed as a murderous figure for his violent suppression of colonial unrest.
• British colonial rule is condemned as tyranny for its oppressive, unaccountable control.
• British intentions are cast as thieving, as Paine argued they exploited colonial resources and liberty.
• American freedom is described with the positive, elevated term celestial, framing it as a noble, almost divine cause.

Answer:

1. murderous → King George III
2. tyranny → British rule
3. thief → British intentions
4. celestial → American freedom