How did the enlightenment change europe? a. monarchies were overthrown and democracies established in most countries. b. advanced machinery and manufacturing techniques led to industrialization. c. people learned that rational thought and the exchange of ideas could lead to societal change. d. religious leaders were replaced by powerful monarchs as the ultimate authority.

A. Monarchies were overthrown and democracies established in most countries.

Explanation:

The enlightenment was an intellectual movement that emerged during the 18th century. It placed at the center of the movement the reason and questioned the legitimacy of the monarchies and the churches at the top of the society. It plants the seed that then would end in the French Revolution.

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