How did the events of the Reformation affect the Enlightenment?

During the Reformation, people questioned the authority and practices of established religious institutions, especially the Catholic Church. This encouraged a broader habit of challenging traditional sources of authority. During the Enlightenment, thinkers applied that questioning to political power and government, making choice A, “People challenged religious institutions during the Reformation, which led them to challenge governmental authority during the Enlightenment,” correct.

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