Sumerians built ziggurats because they believed that they would be more closely connected to the heavens. They believed that ziggurats connected the earth and the heavens.
It was "Francois Rabelais" who wrote the humorous novel Pantagruel, published in 1532, which poked fun at the established order, since this was during a time when many voices of "protest" made their way through literary works such as this.
In the short term, the voyages led to the destruction of the natives of the lands that Columbus found. Some of them were killed outright. Others were enslaved. Many died of diseases brought by the Europeans.
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In WWII, the entertainment boosted support for the U.S to contribute in the fight against the Axis Powers. Soon to be famous Walt Disney became popular from supporting the war. He would illustrate cartoons (starring Mickey Mouse/Donald Duck), persuading the audience to buy war bonds and enlist/support the armed forces. Animations also included patriotism.
