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Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of thomas hobbes? democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. a country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. people have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. a country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.

And 100 to 150 words discuss how the american people have responded to a middle eastern independence

Choose the statement that is not true about friedrich engels.