The Role of Government and Alliances

Paine discusses the importance of forming principled alliances (such as with France) and criticizes British political corruption, advocating for a government that serves the people and upholds honor and integrity.

Paine discusses the importance of treaties and the need for America to remain steadfast in its international commitments.

The chapter critiques the failure of states to support Congress's import duty, which emboldened Britain to impose trade restrictions.