Part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text? a: the north was more powerful than the south and was always going to be the victor of the civil war. b: despite the obvious strength of the north, the outcome of the war was unpredictable at the time. c: the united states underestimated the strength of the south, giving it the upper hand. answer !

They challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and made it so that most of Europe didn't have just one religion. The reformation was a time in Europe where people began to question the authority of the Catholic Church. The movement helped democracy grow as it enlightened the people to question the system and also demand for their rights. In a democratic system, the populace chose their government and practice complete freedom. The Renaissance and Scientific Revolution contributed heavily to Enlightenment ideas.

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