How did Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire influence French government?

a. He pushed for social reform.

b. He advocated for a state religion.

c. He encouraged absolute monarchy.

d. He worked to end constitutional government.

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Myah Graham

20 July, 10:39

How did Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire influence French government?

a. He pushed for social reform.

b. He advocated for a state religion.

c. He encouraged absolute monarchy.

d. He worked to end constitutional government.

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Jonas Sampson · Answer 1

The correct answer is a. He pushed for social reform.

He disliked religion because he believed that the Catholic religion was a fraud that worked so that the church gets richer and richer. He resented absolute monarchy because he believed that monarchs have no right to rule. He wanted to introduce a constitution, not end them.

How did Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire influence French government?a. He pushed for social reform.b. He advocated for a state religion.c. He encouraged absolute monarchy.d. He worked to end constitutional government.

How did Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire influence French government?

a. He pushed for social reform.

b. He advocated for a state religion.

c. He encouraged absolute monarchy.

d. He worked to end constitutional government.