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 not directly challenge the mystical basis of monarchical authority. While their focus on empirical evidence and objective truth may have indirectly challenged certain religious or political beliefs, their main goal was to advance scientific knowledge and understanding.

The New Scientific Societies Did All of the Following Except