# How does The American Crisis develop the theme of The Role of Government and Alliances?

> The American Crisis by Thomas Paine

## Answer

The American Crisis by Thomas Paine develops The Role of Government and Alliances across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

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.

## Evidence

- [the-crisis-xi-on-the-present-state-of-news](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_crisis_se/chapters/the-crisis-xi-on-the-present-state-of-news.md): Paine discusses the importance of treaties and the need for America to remain steadfast in its international commitments.
- [a-supernumerary-crisis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_crisis_se/chapters/a-supernumerary-crisis.md): The chapter critiques the failure of states to support Congress's import duty, which emboldened Britain to impose trade restrictions.

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