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

A. people's right to select and eliminate rulers
B. the violent overthrow of the government
C. government ownership of industry
D. support for the Commonwealth
E. the citizens' desire to live without a monarchy
F. freedom of speech

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Answer:

The correct answers are A, D and E. The concepts discussed in the political writings of John Milton are the people's right to select and eliminate rulers, the support for the Commonwealth, and the citizen's desire to live without a monarchy.

Step-by-step explanation:

John Milton was an English poet and pamphleteer, famous for being, in particular, the author of several epic poems, Paradise Lost, Paradise Found and Samson Agonists, and also sonnets.

After the Puritan victory of the Commonwealth of England, he was appointed Secretary of State for Foreign Languages, a post which led him to represent the new regime abroad. He published numerous pamphlets and treatises in Latin or English. His eyesight inexorably diminished and, at the age of 40, he was completely blind. He then received the help of assistants, in particular that of the poet Andrew Marvell.

During the Restoration, he was arrested and imprisoned in the Tower of London for a few weeks, but was soon released. He then devoted himself to writing his long epic poems, a History of England and also more intimate sonnets.

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