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Which of the following is NOT considered a development of the Early Modern Period in history? A Scientific experiments B The early nation-states C Progress in technology D All of the above occurred during this period - D: all of the developments listed occurred during the Early Modern Period. Once scientists had discovered and begun to use the Scientific Method to discover information about a subject under investigation during the Renaissance, scientists began to use principles of the Scientific Method, such as proof by empirical evidence, to conduct experiments (a) during the early modern period. Multinational empires gave way to developing nation-states (b) which were then authoritarian and which eventually became modern nations. In addition, technology progressed more rapidly (c) during this time. Transportation and communication improved, thereby allowing more intercultural contact, colonization, and globalization. Give some details on the Connecticut Compromise. - Proposed by Robert Sherman, it reached a balance between large states (Virginia Plan) and small states (New Jersy Plan) by stipulating the House would be represented in proportion to the states' population while the Senate would have one vote per state. This combined elements of both the Virginia/large states plan and the New Jersy/small states plans. It took delegates 42 days to agree to this conclusion, but the Connecticut Compromise finally resolved the issue of state representation.