In Passage 1, how might Paine's memorable opening, "THESE are the times that try men's
souls," have helped in making his pamphlet a significant document in U.S. history?
A.The statement effectively elicits sympathy for the colonists' difficulties. It probably
helped them win allies.
B.The statement effectively sums up the colonists' complaints against the British. It
probably helped inspire colonists to rebel.
C.The statement effectively frames the historical moment as a moment of decision. It
probably helped inspire colonists to take a side in the looming revolution.
D.The statement effectively expresses the courage of the colonists in that historical
moment. It probably inspired later generations to take heroic actions of their own.
