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Which concepts are discussed in the political writings of John Milton? Select all that apply.

people's right to select and eliminate rulers
the violent overthrow of the government
government ownership of industry
support for the Commonwealth
the citizens' desire to live without a monarchy
freedom of speech

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The answer to the question "What four concepts are discussed in the political writings of John Milton", is that Milton discussed

1 The people's right to select and eliminate rulers;

2. His support for the Commonwealth;

3. The desire of the citizen's, to live without a monarchy;

4. The freedom of speech.

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Milton's political essays of abiding importance. These comprise the whole of Areopagitica, The Tenure of Stars and Magistrates, A proof of the People of England, The Second Defence of the People of England, The Readie and Easie Way to Establish a Free Commonwealth and Mr. John Milton's Character of the Long Parliament. John Milton (1608-1674) was the writer also of Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained and worked as Latin secretary to Oliver Cromwell through the Commonwealth.

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There are four concepts that are discussed in the political writings of John Milton, and here they are:
1. people's right to select and eliminate rulers - he was fighting for democracy
2. support for the Commonwealth - he wanted common good for everyone
3.
the citizens' desire to live without a monarchy - if they didn't want to have a king, then they should be allowed to choose
4. freedom of speech
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