Why do the Britons lose the war? O They do not have the drive or passion to succeed.
O They are not as well trained as the Roman army.
O They are lacking in strong, determined leadership.
They are greatly outnumbered by the Roman troops.

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."

it provides a unique and personal perspective on a significant historical event.

i don't care about the hunger games ripred wins (look up gregor the overlander)