Thomas paine was serving as an enlisted soldier in the continental army when general george washington asked him to the dead his pamphlet the crisis no 1 to the troops. what was washington motive for asking him to read it?

Thomas Paine wrote these immortal words
"These are the times that try men's souls". 

I guess George Washington was trying to get his troops to understand that no matter what was to happen during that great fight, that they were to have faith and courage. To look the enemy in the face and show bravery. Not just for them, but for their country.

B.)The Continental Army was facing a difficult mission, and Washington wanted to bolster morale among the troops.

a. competition between france and england for land and power

d. it adversely affected american productivity