Question

Which of the following statements describes a similarity between the Enlightenment thinkers John Locke and the Marquis de Condorcet?

A. They both fought to end slavery but opposed the idea of equality between men and women.

B. They both argued to improve the status of oppressed groups of people like slaves and women.

C. They both were former slave owners who went on to inspire slave rebellions against colonial leaders.

D. They both thought that slaves and women would be unable to succeed in higher education.

Answer 1

They both argued to improve the status of oppressed groups of people like slaves and women.

Answer 2

the correct option is B

They both argued to improve the status of oppressed groups of people like slaves and women.
Both scholars were influential in the enlightenment age. Locke for example wrote and inspired extensively on liberties,rights and legitimate governments. He argued out that the people had rights to rise against government in case any of their rights were negated.
Marquis de Condorcet advocated a liberal economy, free and equal public instruction, constitutionalism, and equal rights for women and people of all races.