# The Role of Government and Alliances in The American Crisis

> Theme guide for The American Crisis by Thomas Paine.

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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_crisis_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_crisis_se/chapters/a-supernumerary-crisis): The chapter critiques the failure of states to support Congress's import duty, which emboldened Britain to impose trade restrictions.

## Links

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- Themes index: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_american_crisis_se/themes