Which of the following accurately describes changes in Western civilization between 1400 and 1800?
A)Capitalism replaced medieval economies in all countries.
B)Centralized governments created new laws to strengthen feudalism.
C)Middle-class townspeople were increasingly taking the lead in economic and cultural life.
D)Revelation asserted its independence over reason.
E)Religious fragmentation was finally eradicated during the Reformation .

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Middle-class townspeople were increasingly taking the lead in economic and cultural life during this time period. Capitalism did emerge, but it did not replace medieval economies in all countries. Feudalism weakened, and centralized governments did not create new laws to strengthen it. There was a shift towards reason over revelation, as evidenced by the Enlightenment. Religious fragmentation actually increased during the Reformation.

Which of the Following Accurately Describes Changes in Western Civilization