Which of the following historical changes is among the factors that stimulated the development of sociology as a discipline?
A) the founding of the Roman Catholic church
B) the rise of industrial factories and cities
C) the power of tradition
D) a belief that our futures are defined by "fate"

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The rise of industrial factories and cities led to significant changes in society, such as urbanization, mass migration, and new social problems, that required a new way of understanding and analyzing society. This change stimulated the development of sociology as a new academic discipline. The other options (A, C, D) are not related to the historical changes that stimulated the development of sociology.

Which of the Following Historical Changes Is Among the Factors