"'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." Based on these words, Paine and Benjamin Franklin share an appreciation for the

virtue of

O of 3

humility

order

resolution

moderation

The correct answer is C) Resolution.

Based on these words, Paine and Benjamin Franklin share an appreciation for the virtue of resolution.

This was an inspirational quote from Thomas Pain about resolution, the capacity of the colonists to stand tall and act to support the American Revolutionary War of Independence against the British monarchy.

He uses ethos, the appeal to emotions to try to convince his audience.

It refers to the challenges in life and how we respond to confront them and overcome them.

Thomas Pain was the creator of "Common Sense," a pamphlet in colonial times that invited the American colonists to support independence from Britain.

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