Voltaire was imprisoned in the Bastille after _____________.
A. he wrote Candide
B. his public statements on the The Calas Affair
C. he had a quarrel with a wealthy family
D. he published Philosophical Letters on the English
E. he wrote Elements of Newton's Philosophy
Answer: C
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A) reverse their endorsement of the amendment. B) ratify the amendment. C) lose interest in the issue. D) support the amendment.
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