Question

1. who typically hosted (ran) these salon gatherings?- wealthy women- the king of france- soldiers14. why were salons important for spreading ideas?- they allowed people to share ideas outside of strict universities.- they were the only places serving food.- they helped the king find people to arrest.

Explanation:

For question 13: Salons of the Enlightenment era were typically hosted by affluent women in their private homes, providing a space for intellectual discussion.
For question 14: Salons were key for idea-sharing because they offered an alternative, informal space outside the rigid structure of universities, where diverse thinkers could exchange Enlightenment-era ideas freely.

Answer:

1. Wealthy women
2. They allowed people to share ideas outside of strict universities.