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Problem

Analyze the merits and shortcomings of established religion versus separation of church and state, in essence telling whether you feel that church and state should be separate. (Relevant topic was the Protestant Reformation). Analyze the merits and shortcomings of absolute/divine rights of kings versus natural/civil rights of individuals, in essence telling whether you feel that the rights of the state are more important or those of the individual. (Relevant topics included Thomas Hobbes versus John Locke and the social contract). Analyze the merits and shortcomings of ethnocentrism versus multiculturalism, in essence telling whether you feel we have a right or responsibility to suggest our culture to those who are different or if we should tolerate differences. (Relevant topics included Columbus versus the Native Americans). Analyze the merits/shortcomings of self-determination of peoples versus westernization, in essence telling whether you feel that western culture is "superior" and other groups should be encouraged to assimilate or become like westerners. (Relevant topics included the Europeans versus those of various other continents). Get the instant assignment help. Analyze the tactics that should be used by conquerors, in essence telling whether you agree more with a reign of terror via an "iron fist" or a rule of tolerance.