Read the quotation from the crisis, number iv. “it is not a field of a few acres of ground, but a cause, that we are defending, and whether we defeat the enemy in one battle, or by degrees, the consequences will be the same.” which phrase best describes the “cause” that paine refers to?

I believe the correct answer is D. freedom from an oppressive government.
Thomas Paine wanted America to fight for its freedom against the oppressor which was Britain. Although America was pretty much founded by the British, still they wanted their freedom and not to be tied to their 'mother country' anymore.

He takes his shirt off then high fives the mascot but eventually will get a red card