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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.7
Why might a letter written by Copernicus outlining heliocentrism not fully represent popular opinion on this theory during his time?
Many people disputed Copernicus' findings because they were difficult to understand.
Letters did not circulate widely enough to influence public opinion.
Heliocentrism was accepted as fact soon after Copernicus' death.
Most people lacked access to scientific literature and knowledge at that time.
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