HELP M React to the following statements by enlightenment thinkers. What do they mean? How can we apply these ideas today? Give examples of situations. At least 5 sentences per statement.

1. "Ignorance has always been the weapon of tyrants; enlightenment the salvation of the free

2. "I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to death your right to say it.

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle. b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city. c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes. d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.