"Initially a war between various Protestant and Catholic states in the fragmented Holy Roman Empire, it gradually developed into a more general conflict involving most of the great powers. These states employed relatively large mercenary armies, and the war became less about religion and more of a continuation of the France-Habsburg rivalry for European political pre-eminence. In the 17th century, religious beliefs and practices were a much larger influence on an average European than they are today. During that era, almost everyone was vested on one side of the dispute or another, which was also closely tied to people's ethnicities and loyalties, as religious beliefs affected ideas of the legitimacy of the political status of rulers. The war began when the newly elected Holy Roman Emperor, Ferdinand II, tried to impose religious uniformity on his domains, forcing Roman Catholicism on its peoples. The northern Protestant states, angered by the violation of their rights to choose that had been granted in the Peace of Augsburg, banded together to form the Protestant Union. Ferdinand II was a devout Roman Catholic and relatively intolerant when compared to his predecessor, Rudolf II. His policies were considered strongly pro-Catholic."
Answer: b. a system legitimated by the public but also protected from the possible dangers of the public’s power
A line graph a. is useful for comparing quantities. b. is useful for showing changes over a period of time. c. is useful for showing how a "whole" is divided into "parts". d. compares quantity using an imgage to indicate quantity. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D
Answer:
<h3>Yes, society as Kurt Vonnegut imagines in his "Harrison Bergeron" could be read as symbolic of realities in our society today.</h3>
Explanation:
Vonnegut's story presents a future where the U.S Constitution has created a complete uniform society where every citizen is treated equally in every aspects of life. However, to achieve this feat, the government has abolished the principles of individuality and personal liberty.The government subdues any form of individual talent or intellectual abilities.
Vonnegut does not seem to distinguish any particular government here, but we can relate a similar case given the time when he has written this story. The story was published in 1961 which was during the time of Cold War. Perhaps through this story, he wanted to criticize the socialist or Marxian form of government emphasized by USSR.
The story revolves a government that tries to subdue any form of individualistic ideas or innovations. It contrast the tenets of capitalism and democracy where individual freedom and talented intellectuals are oppressed by the government.
Similarly, the control of media and oppression of freedom of speech and expression by governments are some symbolic realities in our society today. This is because the government tries to suppress any form of dissent or criticism against them. Individuals who opposes the government are usually forced into silence by imprisonment and other forms of threats.
