In chapter 5 of wheels of change, sue macy provides historical context primarily through explanations of political changes. descriptions of worldwide events. examples of shifts in social values. lists of technological advancements.

"Wheels of Change", a book written by Sue Macy, centers around the progress of history most particularly ladies' opportunity. In Chapter 5 of this book, she gave authentic setting through giving instances of movements in social qualities.

paine is arguying that they had tried everything before coming to the conclusion that they needed to fight for their freedom.

argument: "every quiet method for peace hath been ineffectual."

claim 1: "our prayers have been rejected with disdain; and only tended to convince us, that nothing flatters vanity, or confirms obstinacy in kings more than repeated petitioning and nothing hath contributed more than that very measure to make the kings of europe absolute."

claim 2: "wherefore, since nothing but blows will do, for god’s sake, let us come to a final separation, and not leave the next generation to be cutting throats, under the violated unmeaning names of parent and child."