Question

Speaker A: I do not agree with what you have to say,

but I’ll defend to the death your right to
say it.
Speaker B: Government has no other end, but the
preservation of property.
Speaker C: Man is born free, and everywhere he is
in shackles.

Which historical period is best represented in the
ideas expressed by these speakers?
(1) Enlightenment (3) Age of Exploration
(2) Counter Reformation (4) Early Middle Ages

Answer 1

The historical period that is best represented in the ideas expressed by these speakers would be the Age of Enlightenment, which put an emphasis on individual rights.