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Question

These lines are from a hymn written by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1837.

To what do the lines refer?

(1 point)
Responses

the beginning of the Revolutionary War
the beginning of the Revolutionary War - no response given

Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River before the battle of Trenton
Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River before the battle of Trenton - incorrect

the battle at the Boston harbor
the battle at the Boston harbor - no response given

the end of the Revolutionary War

Answer 1

To accurately determine what the lines in the hymn refer to, more context from the hymn would be needed. However, based on the given options about the Revolutionary War, the most likely answer without specific lines is the end of the Revolutionary War, as Emerson's works often reflect on themes of freedom and national identity. If you have any specific lines from the hymn, please share them for a more precise answer.