How did advancements in the natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy help cause the Enlightenment?

Enlightenment thinkers applied the scientific method to social problems.

Enlightenment philosophers usually began their careers as natural scientists.

Knowledge of physics and chemistry enabled advances in weaponry and machinery.

The study of science inspired great Enlightenment poets to write about nature.

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How did advancements in the natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, and astronomy help cause the Enlightenment?

 Enlightenment thinkers applied the scientific method to social problems.

 Enlightenment philosophers usually began their careers as natural scientists.

 Knowledge of physics and chemistry enabled advances in weaponry and machinery.

 The study of science inspired great Enlightenment poets to write about nature.

kyanthedoodle · Answer

I know it's really late, but for the sake of anyone who ever has this question again, it's A.