Paine most likely wrote the crisis, number iv in order to make readers concerned and nervous about their future. show readers the proper qualities a general should have. convince readers of the destructiveness of the british army. prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.

explanation:

it's important for any number of settings.   but then i'm a retired teacher and my view may be biased.

it certainly will not weigh as a minus when applying to a college, while poor grades always work against you.

other factors are important like what you do to improve the community.