Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there was a kingdom ruled by a kind and just king. However, the king's advisors were always looking for ways to increase the kingdom's wealth. One day, they came up with the idea to impose a new tax on all the citizens.

The people of the kingdom were outraged. They knew that this new tax would make it very difficult for them to make ends meet. They tried to talk to the king and explain how unfair the tax was, but the king's advisors interdicted any such discussion.

The people of the kingdom didn't give up, though. They knew that they had to do something to nullify this new tax. They decided to try and gather signatures on a petition asking the king to repeal the tax. They went from door to door, asking everyone to sign the petition.

The people's efforts paid off. The petition was a success and soon, the king and his advisors were presented with it. The king was shocked to see how many of his citizens were against the new tax. He realized that he had not considered the plight of his people and decided to nullify the tax immediately.

The people of the kingdom were overjoyed. They had tried to make their voices heard and it worked. From that day on, the king promised to always consider the well-being of his citizens before making any new decisions. The kingdom was filled with happiness and prosperity once again.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the main issue in the kingdom?
2. How did the people of the kingdom respond to the new tax?
3. What was the outcome of the petition to repeal the tax?
4. How did the king change after he saw the petition?