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The American Crisis No. VII
The American Crisis by Thomas Paine
Published November 21, 1778
To the People of England:
It is now nearly three years since the commencement of the American war, and the question is no longer whether the Americans shall be independent, but whether you shall continue to be free. The alliance between America and France has changed the face of the conflict. The war is no longer a colonial dispute—it is a global contest, and Britain stands alone against a rising tide.
You have been misled by your ministers, deceived by your newspapers, and betrayed by your own credulity. The truth has been hidden from you, and the consequences are now upon you. Your commerce is suffering, your navy is strained, and your national debt is mounting. The pride of empire has blinded you to the justice of the American cause and the folly of your own.
The Americans have not only resisted your arms—they have built alliances, formed governments, and established a national character. Their perseverance has won them the respect of nations and the support of allies. Your attempts to subdue them have only strengthened their resolve.
It is not too late for you to reclaim your honor, but it requires a change of heart and a recognition of truth. The cause of America is not a rebellion—it is a revolution. And revolutions, once begun, are not easily undone. The world watches, and history will judge.
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