Read the first four lines of "the vow of washington."
the sword was sheathed: in april's sun
lay green the fields by freedom won;
and severed sections, weary of debates,
joined hands at last and were united states.
how does the poet's decision to begin with these lines
impact the poem?
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a. the first lines set the stage for washington's
victory in the revolutionary war.
b. the first lines set the stage for washington's
success as president of the united states.
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c. the first lines foreshadow the difficulties over
which the nascent united states will triumph.
d. the first lines foreshadow the reverence that
will be held for washington throughout the
world.