The American Crisis

Arguments

100

• The Americans need to fight back against the British because the British have treated the Americans unfairly. 

What is the Claim

200

Fighting against the injustices of the British is a worthy cause.

Warrant

Audience

100

Paine was addressing all of the worn out ________ who were discouraged and weary from fighting (emotionally or physically) the monarchy.

colonists

200

____ was very influential in changing their minds to a full support of independence.

Paine

Rhetorical Situation and Devices

100

What types of rhetorical appeals did Paine use?

Logos and Pathos

200

Many supporters of the Revolution were either hesitant about ______ or just opposed it.

independence