Under feudalism, were people able to better their circumstances through hard work and good fortune?

Was the first african american to be appointed to the u.s. supreme court.

What are the media and the press sometimes referred to as? a.the fourth estateb.the sixth branchc.the mouthpiece of the governmentd. the first estate

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.