The "Enlightenment" was a philosophical movement that emphasized:

A Divine authority and tradition

B Reason, individualism, and scientific inquiry

C Military conquest and expansion

D Artistic expression above all else

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Enlightenment (18th century) championed reason, science, and individual rights over tradition and superstition.

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The correct answer to the question "The "Enlightenment" was a philosophical movement that emphasized:" is Option B: Reason, individualism, and scientific inquiry.

The other options — A) Divine authority and tradition, C) Military conquest and expansion, D) Artistic expression above all else — are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The Enlightenment (18th century) championed reason, science, and individual rights over tradition and superstition.

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The "Enlightenment" was a philosophical movement that emphasized:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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