Why Do Some Historians Regard Bacon's New Atlantis as the First

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why do some historians regard Bacon's New Atlantis as the first modern utopia?

• A) It was one of the more recent visions for a perfect society.
• B) Its politics are progressive.
• C) It was based on science.
• D) It is less radical than Plato's Republic.
• E) Its author expected it to serve as a precise blueprint for the future.

---

Definitions:

Wagner Act

Also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935; a foundational statute of United States labor law which guarantees basic rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action such as strikes.

Collective Bargaining

The process by which employers and unions negotiate the terms of employment, including wages, hours, and working conditions.

State Governments

The governing bodies of each of the 50 states in the United States, which have the power to create and enforce laws within their respective territories under the U.S. Constitution.

Firefighters

Trained professionals responsible for extinguishing fires, rescuing individuals, and protecting public safety during emergencies.