In this excerpt from Phillip Freneau's poem “American Liberty,” the speaker describes being “slaves and minions to a parliament.” What is the intended meaning of this hyperbole?

And should we now when spread thro' ev'ry shore,
Submit to that our fathers shunn'd before?
Should we, just heaven, our blood and labour spent,
be slaves and minions to a parliament?
Perish the thought, nor may one wretch remain,
Who dares not fight and in our cause be slain;

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In this excerpt from Phillip Freneau's poem “American Liberty,” the speaker describes being “slaves and minions to a parliament.” What is the intended meaning of this hyperbole?

And should we now when spread thro' ev'ry shore,
Submit to that our fathers shunn'd before?
Should we, just heaven, our blood and labour spent,
be slaves and minions to a parliament?
Perish the thought, nor may one wretch remain,
Who dares not fight and in our cause be slain;

anonymous · Answer

A) The speaker feels that the colonists should pay their share of taxes.

B) The speaker believes that the British government is broken and should be fixed.

C) The speaker thinks that the colonists are being unfairly treated by the British government.

D) The speaker intends to lead a slave revolt against the British government.

anonymous · Answer

I would say C.

anonymous · Answer

I'm fairly sure it's C, but need a second opinion.

anonymous · Answer

Ah, thank you lol.

anonymous · Answer

let me know if its correct.

anonymous · Answer

It doesn't show which ones are correct. Each "test" is 5 questions, and you have to get 4 right. Even if you pass, it doesn't show which one was wrong or right.

anonymous · Answer

That sucks, but im 99% sure on C.

anonymous · Answer

If your taking the plato version of this course i hear you. it sucks and it looks to be made by 3 year olds