It’s Your Choice: Fight with Us or Suffer Forever Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest leaders, once argued that, “Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves” (Letter to H.L. Pierce, April 6, 1859). As Lincoln was fighting for freedom for all, he believed that it was morally wrong for one human to own another. He thought it was wrong to take away a chance of independance from others. Lincoln’s views relate to Thomas Paine's beliefs. Paine believed that if someone supports freedom, then they must join the fight. In addition, he believed if they did not stand up for what they believed in, then their children will suffer the consequences. On November 20, 1776, American forces retreated from Fort Lee because the colonist were
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1” to persuade the men in the colonies to fight for freedom in the war in an effort to retaliate for freedom against Great Britain. In his hopeful writing, he reveals that he, “I cannot see on what grounds the King of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us” (1). Paine denies that the King has any right to seek help. The essence of his tone acknowledges that God will not help him. By being hopeful, Paine lifts up the colonist's spirits. He proves that there is no reason for God to favor the King over the colonist since the King has never treated the colonist with respect. Paine believes that God knows that Britain never had plants to change the way they treated their people, therefore it is time to break away from the tyranny. He explains to the colonist that God is on their side, and when the colonies are separated from Britain, peace will finally come. Paine writes, “I call not upon a few, but all: not on this state or that state, but on every state” (1). In making this comment, he incorporates a call to action to try to obtain more men to enlist in the American Revolution. Paine’s hopeful tone insists that everyone needs to join together in this fight for freedom. He makes the argument that even though there will be death and despair, as long as the soldiers work together, there is nothing they cannot achieve for the greater well being of the community. In Paine’s view, “[T]he harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph” (1). He acknowledges that the prosperity that the soldiers will gain is greater than any conflict being faced in the upcoming months. Paine’s use of an empowering tone establishes the purpose by telling his colonist that there are things to look forward to after the war. He believes the harder someone works for something, the greater the worth is. Paine creates an emotional appeal to the men because they will want to work hard when fighting in the war because
1” to persuade the men in the colonies to fight for freedom in the war in an effort to retaliate for freedom against Great Britain. In his hopeful writing, he reveals that he, “I cannot see on what grounds the King of Britain can look up to heaven for help against us” (1). Paine denies that the King has any right to seek help. The essence of his tone acknowledges that God will not help him. By being hopeful, Paine lifts up the colonist's spirits. He proves that there is no reason for God to favor the King over the colonist since the King has never treated the colonist with respect. Paine believes that God knows that Britain never had plants to change the way they treated their people, therefore it is time to break away from the tyranny. He explains to the colonist that God is on their side, and when the colonies are separated from Britain, peace will finally come. Paine writes, “I call not upon a few, but all: not on this state or that state, but on every state” (1). In making this comment, he incorporates a call to action to try to obtain more men to enlist in the American Revolution. Paine’s hopeful tone insists that everyone needs to join together in this fight for freedom. He makes the argument that even though there will be death and despair, as long as the soldiers work together, there is nothing they cannot achieve for the greater well being of the community. In Paine’s view, “[T]he harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph” (1). He acknowledges that the prosperity that the soldiers will gain is greater than any conflict being faced in the upcoming months. Paine’s use of an empowering tone establishes the purpose by telling his colonist that there are things to look forward to after the war. He believes the harder someone works for something, the greater the worth is. Paine creates an emotional appeal to the men because they will want to work hard when fighting in the war because