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Why would aristocrats be against democracy during napoleon's empire in France?

Aristocrats did not pay taxes, they lived great lives while the (95%) rest of the French population were starving and payed huge tithes, taxes that increased greatly after the costly American independence war where the French fought with the Americans against the British.


Why is football British?

Soccer, or Association Football, was first codified into what has evolved into the modern game in the 19th century in England. Although soccer is now a global phenomenon, its roots are English, and some traditionalists still claim national ownership of the game.


What were the cultural conflicts of prohibition and evolution?

They were both issues that were related to the opinions of traditionalists and modernists. Prohibition caused an eruption of organized crime, such as speak easies, and a population of people who opposed the legislation and rebelled. The Scopes Trial was a perfect example of traditionalists vs. modernists, showing how strongly traditionalists felt against the teaching of evolution because of their beliefs that society should model the Bible.


In a monarchy a small group of aristocrats advised and provided supplies for the king. What became of the aristocrats when kings no longer ruled Greek city-states?

The aristocrats (oligarchs) became the rulers until overthrown by popular will.


What patriot wrote influential book denounced British aristocrats as frauds and parasites?

The patriot who wrote an influential book denouncing British aristocrats as frauds and parasites was Thomas Paine. In his work "Common Sense," published in 1776, Paine argued for American independence and criticized the monarchical system, highlighting the injustices perpetuated by the aristocracy. His passionate advocacy for democracy and egalitarianism resonated deeply with the American colonists and played a significant role in galvanizing support for the Revolutionary War.