The new scientific societies did all of the following EXCEPT:
A) gave natural philosophers a common sense of purpose.
B) provided a system to reach agreement and establish "matters of fact."
C) separated scientific research from politics and religion.
D) helped restore a sense of order and consensus in society.
E) challenged the mystical basis of monarchical authority.

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The new scientific societies did challenge traditional religious beliefs, but they did not directly challenge the mystical basis of monarchical authority.

The New Scientific Societies Did All of the Following EXCEPT