All of the following are true of the development of “New Science” and the Enlightenment EXCEPT:
a. They involved England, France, the Netherlands, and parts of Germany.
b. During the period 1500-1750, the impact was limited to a small percentage of the population of each involved society.
c. The acceptance of the ideas was complicated by the impact of the religious Reformation.
d. From 1450 until after 1750, the ideas of the Enlightenment and New Science were the major force shaping policies of the rulers of Western Europe.
d. From 1450 until after 1750, the ideas of the Enlightenment and New Science were the major force shaping policies of the rulers of Western Europe.
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A) came relatively rapidly B) led to conflict C) left the country divided D) involved a long and bloody war
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) to find eager support. B) easy means of earning a living. C) very little help and a difficult struggle to survive. D) a population that expressed racial equality.