One major belief of the philosopher Voltaire was that "<span>.) Kings should be guided by reason," since he believed that despotism was oftentimes a result of a lack or reason or rationality. </span>
Answer:
We developed more technology and better agriculture.
Explanation:
With the fast development of cotton and steel in the 1860's, this helped the nation financially and agriculturally because we had stored enough money to enact a homestead act, insuring that landowner's land was well taken care of.
I'd say D, because if he's rude, they won't answer it correctly, maybe? This question is kinda out there, so I'm not sure.