Look at the picture given and answer the following question. What is the cartoonist trying to depict from the cartoon?

The cartoonist is trying to depict the conservative regimes of 1815 which were autocratic in nature. This image is called "The Club of Thinkers". But on the contrary to the name given, these leaders were autocratic rulers who did not entertain any dissent or criticism of their governments. Hence, the mouth of most leaders are in the image are taped. So that they cannot speak up. These conservative rulers were against liberalism and individual freedom. Hence, this time of European history sees also very strict censorship laws which restricted the freedom and liberty of press and expression.

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