Question

by philip freneau
freneau wrote this poem in 1783, just two years after british general cornwallis surrendered to washington in yorktown, effectively ending the american revolutionary war. the speaker addresses washington directly, as if the two are in conversation as washington returns home after years in battle. freneau commends washington for his military leadership and skill. he credits washington for saving lives and delivering freedom. above all, he praises washington for his moral character and humility. he describes how washington places the new nations interests before his own, a stark contrast to authoritarian rulers around the world
the great, unequal conflict past,
select yes or no for each detail.
the attention he receives from world leaders inspires washington to become a statesman.
the war has ended, and the british have been defeated
motivated by washington, citizens of other nations rebel

Explanation:

• For the first detail: The text does not mention world leaders inspiring Washington to be a statesman.
• For the second detail: It is stated that the war ended after Cornwallis surrendered.
• For the third detail: There is no mention of citizens of other nations rebelling due to Washington.

Answer:

1. No
2. Yes
3. No