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Question

does anyone know what the tone of the story "Harrison Begeron" was?

and please help me with these three history questions:

What were the effects of the Mongol invasions in Asia, the Middle East and Europe?

How did the Crusades affect Europe and the Middle East?

and How did the plague affect Europe and the Middle East?

PLEASE HELP ME!! thank you all very much!!! :)

Answer 1

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Answer 2

What feeling do you thing the author is trying to invoke? Outrage? Peace? Disbelief?

In the story, societal equality has been achieved by handicapping the most intelligent, athletic or beautiful members of society down to the level of the lowest common endowment. This process is central to the society, designed so that no one will feel inferior to anyone else. This is overseen by the United States Handicapper General, Diana Moon Glampers.