The American Crisis

The American Crisis

Written by the same author who wrote Common Sense, Thomas Paine who took an important role in the American revolution by transmiting his ideas in paper.  He who was an Enlightment philosopher and writter argued about independence from England. It is said that his first essay was so inspiring to George Washington that it was read to the troops at the Valley Forge on December 23 of 1776. Washinton knew that after the humiliation they had passed after loosing many battles and having 11,000 retiring by returning to their families, he needed some words that would rise their spirit. In my believe his words were truly important since it gave motivation for all those who fought for their freedom.

The American Crisis was written two years later after Thomas Paine arrival from England, but months before he wrote Common Sense. Paine wrote all this because of George Washington´s request which main use was to remind all this soldiers what they were fighting for. It was originally worked from 1773 through 1783, seems like it took some years to capture all the important ideas and to be edited. The first volume starts with this known words "These are the times that try men's souls" meaning that men demostrated in this revolution what they were capable of doing. On December 19 of 1776 the American was finally published.

Paine says that only God may have unlimited power making this relation to the British. He also states that God is in favor of those who fought for America since he won't abandon or let them perish to such military forces. Also the Americans don' t lack of force but the proper use of that force in their favor. Though this war isn't a piece of cake, the things that are worth fighting the most are never easy to obtain. The pursuit of happiness is one of the famous sayings at that time. Even at the end he thanks God because he doesn't feel fear since he sees the way out of all this.

QUOTE: “I love the man that smiles at trouble: that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” -Thomas Paine "The American Crisis"