Question

Which statement correctly analyzes how Voltaire’s Enlightenment ideas led to eighteenth- and nineteenth-century revolutions?(1 point) Responses Voltaire thought rulers who were cruel and tyrannical did not deserve to rule, leading to revolt in France. Voltaire thought rulers who were cruel and tyrannical did not deserve to rule, leading to revolt in France. Voltaire believed that when the agreement between a ruler and their subjects was violated, revolt was justified. Voltaire believed that when the agreement between a ruler and their subjects was violated, revolt was justified. Voltaire believed that all people were born with natural rights. Monarchs who violated them could and should be overthrown. Voltaire believed that all people were born with natural rights. Monarchs who violated them could and should be overthrown. Voltaire believed that all people deserved the rights of life and liberty, but only the elites enjoyed these rights.

Answer 1

The statement that best analyzes how Voltaire’s Enlightenment ideas led to eighteenth- and nineteenth-century revolutions is: "Voltaire believed that all people were born with natural rights. Monarchs who violated them could and should be overthrown."

This response captures Voltaire's emphasis on natural rights and the idea that unjust rulers could be challenged, which was a significant influence on revolutionary thought during this period.