“Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains, many a one believes himself the master of others, and yet he is a greater slave than they”

Connection to modern language.

"germany's geographic location was an advantage when it was on the offensive in the war because it was situated next to an extremely wide river, the rhine, which was difficult for the allies to cross."

what are the options?

answer; a farmer who refuses to fight in his country's army;