What was the significance of Voltaire's novel Candide?
It called for the confiscation of Church lands and the taxing of Church income.

It warned of the negative effects of freedom of speech.

It recounted the hardships Voltaire had experienced in England.

It used humor to illustrate the need for social reform.

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What was the significance of Voltaire's novel Candide?
 It called for the confiscation of Church lands and the taxing of Church income.

 It warned of the negative effects of freedom of speech.

 It recounted the hardships Voltaire had experienced in England.

 It used humor to illustrate the need for social reform.

anonymous · Answer

im so confused with this one, please help!

zale101 · Answer

It called for the confiscation of Church lands and the taxing of Church income.
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Basically this novel was a french satire. Voltaire is poking fun at the politics, religious sensibilities and philosophies of his time - particularly the German philosopher Leibniz.

zale101 · Answer

for further more: http://www.gradesaver.com/candide/study-guide/major-themes/