The Scientific Revolution questioned superstition and traditional beliefs that had not been investigated. The Enlightenment championed this approach to knowledge, emphasizing the use of reason in all matters, in contrast to following superstition or unquestioningly accepting traditional beliefs.
The Scientific Revolution showed that there are natural laws in place in the physical world and in the universe at large. Applying similar principles to matters like government and society, Enlightenment thinkers believed that using reason will guide us to the best ways to operate politically so we can create the most beneficial conditions for society. For many Enlightenment thinkers, this included a conviction that all human beings have certain natural rights which are to be protected and preserved. This led to changes of approach to how society should be governed -- moving away from ideas like the "divine right of kings" to the establishment of more democratic, constitutional societies.
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Read the article "North vs. South: Strengths and Weaknesses".
Why would it be harder to supply Union troops as they moved farther south?
Answer:
The farther into the South the Union troops got made it more difficult to supply them because of the long-distance from their homes.
Explanation:
Furthermore, unlike the north, the south´s troops had the advantage of fighting in their own land, which they knew well, and had better-trained soldiers and experience with guns and horses.
