Which are true statements about John Greenleaf Whittier? Select all that apply.

a. Whittier was born into a Massachusetts Quaker family.

b. The poem "To William Lloyd Garrison" served as Whittier's introduction to this great abolitionist.

c. In addition to poetry, Whittier wrote broadsides declaring the evils of slavery.

d. Whittier was a politician who served for a time in the Massachusetts Congress.

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Stella Bradley

30 November, 14:55

Which are true statements about John Greenleaf Whittier? Select all that apply.

a. Whittier was born into a Massachusetts Quaker family.

b. The poem "To William Lloyd Garrison" served as Whittier's introduction to this great abolitionist.

c. In addition to poetry, Whittier wrote broadsides declaring the evils of slavery.

d. Whittier was a politician who served for a time in the Massachusetts Congress.

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Wilma · Answer 1

The poem "To William Lloyd Garrison" served as Whittier’s introduction to this great abolitionist. In addition to poetry, Whittier wrote broadsides declaring the evils of slavery.

Dropout · Answer 2

The statements that are true about John Greenleaf Whittier are the poem "To William Lloyd Garrison" served as Whittier’s introduction to this great abolitionist and in addition to poetry, Whittier wrote broadsides declaring the evils of slavery.

The answers are b and c. The rest of the choices do not describe John.