Question

In this poem, Columbia refers to America. What image of freedom does Wheatley create in this poem?
One century scarce perform'd its destined round,
When Gallic powers Columbia's fury found;And so may you, whoever dares disgrace
The land of freedom's heaven-defended race!
Fix'd are the eyes of nations on the scales,
For in their hopes Columbia's arm prevails.
(from "To his Excellency General Washington" by Phillis Wheatley)

A.America is seen as a nation that earned its freedom through military superiority.
B.America is seen as a nation whose freedom was endorsed by divine powers.
C.America is seen as a nation formed by a just revolution against a tyrannical oppressor.
D.America is seen as a symbol that other nations will copy to earn their own freedom.
Thinking its B.