Question

This is because the number
of Catholic infants is at least three times greater in this kingdom than that of Protestants. So
my plan will have the extra advantage of decreasing the number of Catholics among us."
What social problem is Swift satirizing in this passage?

overpopulation
religious prejudice
economic inflation
abortion

Answer 1

This is a bit difficult to explain without giving it away but.. try to re-read the passage and see what problem that his "solution" is trying to tackle. pay close attention to the relationship being presented between the Catholics and the Protestants.