Question

Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly:—’Tis dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to set a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as Freedom should not be highly rated.
In this excerpt from The Crisis, how did Paine use charged language to contrast American independence with life under British rule?
He pointed out that freedom has its price.
He warned that things purchased cheaply have no value.
He compared British rule with hell and freedom with heaven.
He stated that conflict is hard and triumph is glorious.
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Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is he pointed out that freedom has its price.

Explanation: the author says: "...that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly..." meaning that fighting for freedom won't be easy and it will have its prize.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

he pointed out freedom has its price