In the 16th century, people were searching for better ways to organize society. Many utopians in the 16th century held a utopian belief in equality and justice. They aspiring to create a society where individuals were treated fairly regardless of their background or status. During that time, people were often judged based on factors like status, wealth, and background, which were not in line with the utopian vision.
Meanwhile, in the Holy Roman Empire, the 30 Years' War was incited by the Bohemian nobles' revolt against Hammersberg absolutism in May 1618, when Catholic counselors were thrown from the upper floors of the plagiary in Vienna.
The English Civil War was triggered by excessive taxation, where people were taxed for every aspect of their lives. This led to a rebellion with two factions, one supporting the royal house and the other opposing it. Ultimately, the faction supporting the royal house emerged victorious, resulting in the overthrow of the opposing side and the execution of King Charles I.
During the English Civil War, the Levellers in England were coming up with ideas about natural rights completely opposed to the ideas of the utopians. The Levellers believed in the potential for salvation for all individuals because god gave us the ability of salvation so everybody was capable of getting their own salvation.
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