What led to changes in scientific thought in the 17ᵗʰ and 18ᵗʰ centuries?
A) development of radiometric age dating techniques
B) discovery of fossils
C) lesser influence of the church in all matters
D) opening of universities specifically dedicated to sciences
E) all of these

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The lesser influence of the church during this time period allowed for scientific thought to develop and expand without fear of persecution or censorship.

Answer: E
 All of these factors, including the development of radiometric age dating techniques, the discovery of fossils, the lesser influence of the church, and the opening of universities dedicated to sciences, contributed to changes in scientific thought during the 17ᵗʰ and 18ᵗʰ centuries.

What Led to Changes in Scientific Thought in the 17ᵗʰ