For the History of the Enlightenment, Madame De Châtelet's Greatest

question 87

Multiple Choice

For the history of the Enlightenment, Madame de Châtelet's greatest accomplishment was her

• A)French translation of Newton's Principia.
• B)close friendship with Voltaire.
• C)hosting of and participation in salons.
• D)position as consort to Louis XV.
• E)association with Rousseau.

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