How does the government keep it's people safe?

Read the sentences from walden by henry david thoreau. the greater part of what my neighbors call good i believe in my soul to be bad, and if i repent of anything, it is very likely to be my good behavior. what demon possessed me that i behaved so well? which option most effectively explains the meaning of the figure of speech used in this excerpt? thoreau feels out of place in the company of others. thoreau is happiest in the company of others. thoreau regrets conforming to the expectations of others. thoreau enjoys ridiculing the opinions of others.

The pullman strike resulted in eugene debs receiving a pardon for his involvement. the company losing very little money. the company rehiring workers that withdrew from the union. other companies handling strikes themselves instead of going to court.

The clergy comprised the wealthy first estate with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. what was the source of the clergy’s wealth