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Colonial Leaders

Question 5 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History A-CR

How did Mercy Otis Warren participate in colonial politics during the 1760s and 1770s?

Answer
A
She served as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly.
B
She brought lawsuits against British policy in the colonies.
C
She wrote poems and stories to promote Revolutionary causes.
D
She argued for more educational opportunities for girls.

Explanation

Mercy Otis Warren supported the patriot cause by writing political plays, poems, and other works that criticized British policies and encouraged resistance. She did not serve in the Pennsylvania Assembly or bring lawsuits against British policies. The correct choice is “She wrote poems and stories to promote Revolutionary causes.”

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