Which essay by thomas paine was read to the continental army before the battle of trenton to boost the soldiers' morale? rights of man common sense the crisis, no. 1 the age of reason

The correct answer is: The American Crisis.

The American Crisis is a pamphlet series written by Thomas Paine. The first one was read aloud to the Continental Army on December 23, 1776, three days before the Battle of Trenton.

The goal was to boast the morale and resistance among patriots, as well as shame neutrals.