Which of the following was NOT a belief held by Enlightenment thinkers? a. Truth is discovered through the application of science.
b. Humans are at the center of all things.
c. Governments should be responsible for appointing a ruling monarch
d. There is an emphasis on reason over religious beliefs.

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e. g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.