What historical event provides the plot for The Red Badge of Courage?

As soon as hitler took over, he began persecuting jews. what does persecuting mean in this context

Compare and contrast life in the capitol to life in district 12

Who said this in of pride & prejudice, and what type of irony does it show? “you mistake me, my dear. i have a high respect for your nerves. they are my old friends. i have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least.” a. mrs. bennet: situational irony b. mr. bingley: dramatic irony c. elizabeth: proverbial irony d. mr. bennet: verbal irony