In The Praise of Folly, Erasmus criticized clergy who encouraged practices such as visiting shrines of saints. Using what you know about Erasmus and the views of Christian humanists, explain why he took issue with such practices.

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.