Voltaire thought the earthquake had a very different lesson, namely that nature can be capricious and does not respect human life. If there were to be a happier, more prosperous, and more just world, it would have to be one created by human activity.
The earthquake in Candide is based on a real earthquake that leveled the city of Lisbon in 1755. Before writing Candide, Voltaire wrote a long poem about that event, which he interpreted as a sign of God's indifference or even cruelty toward humanity.
The law that governs international business and forbids payments by American firms to foreign officials to influence decisions is "<span>C. the North American Free Trade Agreement" since this was implemented to deal with the effects of globalization. </span>
Thomas Paine wrote Common Sense. This pamphlet stated the important reasons for colonial independence from Britain. Our greatest enemy during this time was the King of England.
