Question 1

Who was Mercy Otis Warren?

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Mercy Otis Warren was an American poet, playwright, and activist, who wrote in support of the Patriot cause during the American Revolution. She is also known for her comprehensive history of the American Revolution, published in 3 volumes in 1805.

Question 2

What were some major works by Mercy Otis Warren?

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Mercy Otis Warren's major works include a composition of poems and plays entitled 'Poems, Dramatic and Miscellaneous'; a critique of the Constitution entitled 'Observations on the New Constitution'; and a 1,300-page history entitled 'History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution'.

Question 3

What were Mercy Otis Warren's politics?

Accepted Answer

Mercy Otis Warren supported the Patriots during the American Revolution. She was skeptical of the US Constitution, fearing that it would give the federal government too much power, and was critical of the Federalists, who she believed had betrayed the principles of the Revolution.

Mercy Otis Warren

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