Thomas Paine wrote The Crisis as inspiration for George Washington and the Continental Army when they were feeling great despair and that defeat was near. “These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny…. is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.”

Based on Source 6, who does Paine believe deserves love and appreciation?

A. Soldiers who are loyal to their country when everything is going well

B. Soldiers who join the army during the summer months

C. Soldiers who enlist in the army to get paid for their service

D. Soldiers who serve their country with bravery regardless of the consequence