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In History / High School | 2014-10-05

What is the significance of the Scientific Revolution to the study of history?

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Historians were influenced by scientists to evaluate their sources more critically

Answered by davevertuss | 2024-06-12

The Scientific Revolution, occurring in the 16th and 17th centuries, transformed scientific thought and laid the groundwork for modern science. It influenced historians by promoting the use of empirical evidence and the critical evaluation of sources. As a result, it established a rigorous approach to studying history that parallels scientific inquiry.
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Answered by davevertuss | 2024-08-26

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