The Enlightenment was a movement that prioritized reason and logic over religious dogma, emphasizing the importance of rational knowledge and scientific discovery. It rejected religious fanaticism and superstition in favor of critical thinking and empirical evidence. This movement had a significant impact on Europe and North America, shaping political and socio-economic systems that are still in place today.

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The Enlightenment

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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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