Samuel Gompers was an important labor leader in the 1800s. Which statement best reflects the main idea of the excerpt?

Modern society is too concerned with the fate of civilization.
Unions are working toward helping workers attain a better life.
The only way workers can achieve higher wages is through the labor movement.
Economic growth is the key to improving people’s standard of living.

answer; deviation iq; //(a)

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.