According to Whitman, poetry could enable Americans to celebrate

According to Whitman, poetry could enable Americans to celebrate their release from the Old World and the ( ) rule.
A、academic
B、official
C、colonial
D、legislative
【正确答案】：C
【题目解析】：惠特曼认为，诗歌可以塑造一个新的民族精神。它可以用来庆祝美国人从旧世界和殖民统治中得到释放。