No soul dared to threaten the authority of king or church as those who did might be tortured or burned at the stake. ... Certain aspects of seventeenth century philosophy left room for human err, such as the easily influenced mind and its ability to misrepresent information, beside the already prevalent social tension amongst classes of the time that would have a eruptive impact society's subconscious. ... The American Revolution today can be summarized as the uprising of American patriots against the British rule's unfair taxation to the colonies. ... Can he, then, be trusted wit...

• Word Count: 3737
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He went to France, anticipating a socialist revolution, but was deported from there as well. ... Revolutions are common throughout history, and sometimes it happens within a countries own borders. ... Before this quote, the chapter talks about how men are throwing out good food because they can't make a profit. ... Karl didn't understand that, but Steinbeck did. ... This is exactly how the rich landowners saw the new migrants looking for work on their turf. ...

• Word Count: 2903
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School