What were some of the broader consequences of the Enlightenment?
A) increased respect for the wisdom of classical and medieval authorities
B) the expansion of educational opportunities for rural women
C) increased respect for traditional elites and clerics
D) the expansion of literacy and the spread of critical thinking

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The Enlightenment was characterized by an emphasis on reason, critical thinking, and questioning of traditional authority, which led to the expansion of literacy and the spread of critical thinking among the broader population.

What Were Some of the Broader Consequences of the Enlightenment