Not all the treasures of the world, so far as I believe, could have induced me to support an offensive war, for I think it murder; but if a thief breaks into my house, burns and destroys my property, and kills or threatens to kill me, or those that are in it, and to “bind me in all cases whatsoever” to his absolute will, am I to suffer it? Why does Thomas Paine liken the British to “a thief” that “breaks into my house” and “threatens to kill me” in this excerpt from The American Crisis? Select all that apply.
A.to justify the American use of force
B.to question the motives of the British
C.to deter the British from attacking America
D.to portray the American cause sympathetically

The British acted like they owned not only the land, but the fate of people in it. By going to American and doing whatever they wanted, they were seen as thieves and killers. As criminals. And to justify the idea of fighting back and killing the British, they should be exposed for what they were in the yes of the Thomas Paine, thieves and murderers.

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