Which Shelley poem, written in the aftermath of the Peterloo Massacre, urges the working class to 'Rise like Lions after slumber'?
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Correct answer: The Mask of Anarchy
The Mask of Anarchy is a powerful call for non-violent resistance. It personifies political figures like Castlereagh as 'Murder' and 'Fraud' while encouraging the masses to recognize their own collective power.
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