The Enlightenment

question 62

Multiple Choice

The Enlightenment

• A)was a religious movement emphasizing strict adherence to biblical teachings.
• B)rejected religious fanaticism in favor of rational knowledge.
• C)discounted the writings of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin as "too idealistic."
• D)was an organization of scientists who experimented with electricity.
• E)had minimal impact on England.

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