Question

Which lines in this excerpt from the poem "A Political Reverie" by Mary Otis Warren imply that America was an oppressed and exploited nation?

a. Nor orphan's spoils become the minion's prey
b. Nor injur'd cities weep their slaughter'd sons
c. And standing troops, the bane of every state, Forever spurn'd, shall be remov'd as far
d. And stretch their empire o'er the wide domain. On a broad base the commonwealth shall stand
e. When crowns and sceptres are grown useless things, Nor petty pretors plunder here for kings

Answer 1

The lines of the poem "A Political Reverie", by Mary Otis Warren, that imply that America was an oppressed and exploited nation are option c. And standing troops, the bane of every state, Forever spurn'd, shall be remov'd as far. Mary Otis Warren voiced her anti-British political views in her works. Her home was a meeting place for revolutionaries.

Answer 2

The lines in the excerpt from the poem "A Political Reverie" by Mary Otis Warren that implies that american was an oppressed and exploited is in letter C. and standing troops, the bane of every state, forever spurn'd, shall be remov'd as far. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more if you have questions and further clarifications