Which of the Following Statements Was True of Enlightenment Thinkers

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements was true of Enlightenment thinkers?

• A)They believed that reason could be used to improve society and human nature.
• B)They argued that all religions were for the unenlightened and the foolish.
• C)They were not influenced by scientists like Sir Isaac Newton.
• D)They valued only financial gain.
• E)They believed that politics was a foolish waste of time.

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