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 thought that slaves and women would be unable to succeed in higher education. d. they both were former slave owners who went on to inspire slave rebellions against colonial leaders.

Explanation:

John Locke advocated for natural rights which laid groundwork for challenging slavery, and Condorcet was an explicit abolitionist and supporter of women's political rights, including suffrage. Both pushed for better standing for marginalized groups like enslaved people and women, making option B correct. Options A, C, and D are factually incorrect: Locke did not oppose gender equality as framed in A; neither thought enslaved people/women couldn't succeed in education (C); Locke was a slave owner but did not inspire slave rebellions, and Condorcet was never a slave owner (D).

Answer:

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