Question

The following quote is from which document read just before the Battle of Trenton in an effort to inspire the soldiers?

"These are the times that try men’s souls.
The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."

Answer 1

Answer:

The Crisis by Thomas Pain

Explanation:

Thomas Pain was born in Thetford, England, in 1737 and died in June 8, 1809.

Thomas Pain was Pennsylvania Magazine's editor in Philadelphia. Thomas Pain wrote The Crisis on December 23, 1776 as a commentary to portray the drawbacks faced by the colonies during the struggle with Britain. He was absolutely convinced that the colonies should be united in order to expose Britain's tyranny.