Read the poem. America

by Walt Whitman

In this poem, Whitman describes American values, such as freedom and equality, that unify the nation and set America apart from other nations.

Centre of equal daughters, equal sons,

All, all alike endear’d, grown, ungrown, young or old,

Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich,

Perennial with the Earth, with Freedom, Law and Love,

A grand, sane, towering, seated Mother,

Chair’d in the adamant of Time.

Which line from "America" best conveys the idea that Whitman believes America will care for and protects its citizens?

"Centre of equal daughters, equal sons,"

"Strong, ample, fair, enduring, capable, rich,"

"A grand, sane, towering, seated Mother,"

"Chair’d in the adamant of Time."