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The Role of Government and Alliances
How The American Crisis develops 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.
Where it surfaces
- The Crisis XI: On the Present State of News
Paine discusses the importance of treaties and the need for America to remain steadfast in its international commitments.
- A Supernumerary Crisis
The chapter critiques the failure of states to support Congress's import duty, which emboldened Britain to impose trade restrictions.