How did the Salons of the Enlightenment develop?
a. A group of men met secretly in the upper floor of a shop to play games and gamble.
b. Middle class families began to gather in the outdoor parks in Paris to hear Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart perform.
c. A group of noblewomen began inviting friends to their homes for poetry readings.
d. Merchants began to gather in the taverns to discuss trade issues.
Answer: c. A group of noblewomen began inviting friends to their homes for poetry readings.
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