“’Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.”
Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt?
to explain Paine’s moral justification for the war
to inspire colonists to join the fight for independence
to encourage colonists to consider a peaceful solution
to emphasize the hardships that come with fighting for a cause

Question

“’Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.”
Which best describes the purpose of this excerpt?
to explain Paine’s moral justification for the war
to inspire colonists to join the fight for independence
to encourage colonists to consider a peaceful solution
to emphasize the hardships that come with fighting for a cause