Question:
Hail Columbia! Happy Land! Hail ye heroes, heaven-born band, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, Who fought and bled in freedom's cause, And when the storm of war was gone, Enjoy'd the peace your valor won— Let Independence be our boast, Ever mindful what it cost; Ever grateful for the prize, Let its altar reach the skies.
Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our Liberty, As a band of brothers join'd, Peace and safety we shall find.
Sound, sound the trump of fame, Let [George] Washington's great name Ring round the world with loud applause, Ring round the world with loud applause, Let every clime to freedom dear, Listen with a joyful ear, With equal skill, with godlike power, He governs in the fearful hour Of horrid war, or guides with ease, The happier times of honest peace.
Firm, united let us be, Rallying round our Liberty, As a band of brothers join'd, Peace and safety we shall find.
Hail Columbia, popular song, 1798
Which of the following best explains the depiction of George Washington in the third verse of the song?
A ) Washington's public advocacy for abolition
B ) The movement to elect Washington president for life
C ) Washington's policy of intervening in European conflicts
D ) The popular image in national culture of Washington as a virtuous leader
Answer:
The correct answer is D) The popular image in national culture of Washington as a virtuous leader
Explanation:
The first elected president of the United States of America was George Washington. Hail Columbia was written in his honor.
The song has been displaced a couple of times.
"Hail, Columbia" previously captioned "The President's March" was the National Anthem for the most part of the 19th century until it was replaced by the current National Anthem in use today.
It was also surpassed as the private anthem for the President, by the song "Hail to the Chief",
Cheers
The best explanation of the depiction of George Washington in the third verse of the song is:
Although you did not add the song you were referring to, I can deduce that you meant the Hail Columbia song that was popular in late 1700s to praise George Washington.
The song is about the sacrifices which the patriots, led by George Washington took in order to achieve freedom for the American people.
It details how they bled, fought and died on the battle field and how their sacrifice has brought peace and independence to their dear nation.
As a result of this, the best explanation to this would be that the third verse is meant to show the popular image in national culture of Washington as a virtuous leader
Therefore, the correct answer is option D
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