Read the excerpt from the crisis, number iv. shall a band of ten or twelve thousand robbers, who are this day fifteen hundred or two thousand men less in strength than they were yesterday, conquer america, or subdue even a single state? the thing cannot be, unless we sit down and suffer them to do it. in this excerpt, paine uses a rhetorical device to encourage readers to feel anger and contempt for the british troops. fear negative outcomes in future battles. have a higher opinion of the british troops. feel proud of american forces.

What name was given to the western european christian church after the religious schism in 1054 ce?

Why does the author of exploring the titanic give background information about his youth and education? to show his lifelong love for the ocean

Which line in the passage can be used as textual evidence to support the following claim? many people suffer from depression. depression is a serious mental illness that affects a person physically and mentally. it interferes with a person's ability to function normally and enjoy pleasurable activities. some types of depression include major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and postpartum depression. many people confuse depression with general sadness, though people are becoming increasingly aware that it is indeed a serious illness. often people suffering from depression think that it is an incurable condition. they don’t seek any treatment because they are afraid of how others will judge them. based on data from the national institute of medical health, depressive disorders are common and affect 9.5 percent of adults in the united states, or about 19 million people every year. more than 80 percent of people with depressive disorders improve when they receive appropriate treatment.