DO NOW With 2-3 words for each part , explain the purpose of the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence. Part I: Part II: Part III:

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DO NOW With 2-3 words for each part , explain the purpose of the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence. Part I: Part II: Part III:

307: THE CRISIS 10/18

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The Crisis Questions (answer in notebook) Why does Paine argue that God will not give up on the patriots? Why does he argue that Britain cannot look to God for help? According to Paine, why did the British favor fighting in the middle colonies over New England? What does Paine say about Tories? What’s a Tory? A Whig?

Summarize in 1-2 sentences Paine’s argument in The Crisis Summarize in 1-2 sentences Paine’s argument in The Crisis. Is it convincing? Why or why not?