How did the Scientific Revolution affect politics in Europe?
Monarchies were abolished across the continent.***
It strengthened the position of nobility.
Women were granted the right to vote.
The idea of divine right to rule was questioned.
Yea, it is D guys. We can trust Ms. Sue this time.
Nevermind, it's D
nope. I re-read and I think it's D. because in the text it said
"In a certain sense, this was the beginnings of modern democracy. Like the current world governments, it looked different from place to place. However, the important thing to understand is that the idea of rule by divine right was questioned, and it did not hold up to the scrutiny that the new science provided. Monarchs and nobles could no longer assert their rule by divine right. People no longer accepted this reason for a ruler being in place, governing a country or a kingdom. Citizens and subjects wanted proof. "
Yes, D.
The correct answer is: The idea of divine right to rule was questioned.
The Scientific Revolution, which took place from the 16th to the 17th century, had a significant impact on many aspects of European society, including politics. It challenged traditional beliefs and ideas, leading to a shift in the understanding of power and authority.
During this time, scientific discoveries and advancements in fields like astronomy, physics, and biology challenged the prevailing notion of the divine right to rule. The influential works of thinkers like Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Francis Bacon emphasized the importance of observation, reason, and empirical evidence over blind faith and religious authority.
As a result, the concept of divine right, which claimed that monarchs derived their authority directly from God and were therefore unquestionably legitimate rulers, came under scrutiny. The emphasis on scientific thinking and rationality prompted individuals to question the basis of political power and to seek alternative explanations for governance.
This questioning of divine right ultimately led to the development of new political ideas and philosophies, such as liberalism and the social contract theory. These ideas laid the foundation for the Enlightenment, a period that further challenged traditional political structures and advocated for the rights of individuals.
However, it should be noted that the Scientific Revolution did not directly result in the abolition of monarchies or the granting of voting rights to women. These changes occurred over a longer period of time and were influenced by various factors beyond the scope of the Scientific Revolution alone.