In "Old Ironsides," Oliver Wendell Holmes asserts that the United States was every bit as strong, proud, and important as the older nations of Europe. The poem serves as a defense of the USS Constitution, symbolizing the nation's heritage and strength. By arguing against the ship's destruction, Holmes emphasizes the importance of honoring the country's history and accomplishments, positioning the United States as a significant player among the great nations of the world.
What does Oliver Wendell Holmes assert about the United States by writing "Old Ironsides"?
It was too young to be considered among the great nations of the world.
It would be conquered by the nations of Europe if it scrapped Old Ironsides.
It was every bit as strong, proud, and important as the older nations of Europe.
It was a nation of pious and industrious citizens and a place of great possibility.
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