The technological developments of the 1800's described in the excerpt have the most in common with which of the
following?

Select one:

1) lack of access to technology by the majority of people living in cities

2) decline of the middle class due to inability to purchase factory made products

3) decreased interest of people in new technological innovations due to high cost

4) rise of the middle class due to more efficient production and increased ability to buy goods

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?