In "the battle of blenheim," why are wilhelmine's words "'twas a very wicked thing" ironic? a. she is stating the truth, though it contradicts what her grandfather says. b. she is afraid to hear more about the battle, though her grandfather wants to tell her. c. she does not understand what wickedness is. d. she does not believe what her grandfather has told her.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?