CLEP Western Civ I

Answer: B - Francois-Marie Arouet known more famously by his pen name, Voltaire, was a leading Enlightenment thinker who believed in social justice, republicanism, and religious tolerance. His political views helped inspire both the American and French Revolutions in the 18^th century. As a writer, Voltaire used his wit and satire to provide commentary on the French government. In his writing, he used satirical polemics to drive in a point, so that it would be easily digested by the reader.