Why was it significant that during the scientific revolution, universities were able to make their own decisions without religious or government
interference?

It gave scientists the freedom to explore new ideas, even if they contradicted traditional or religious beliefs.

Explanation:

i confess that there are several parts of this constitution which i do not at present approve, but i am not sure i shall never approve them: for having lived long, i have experienced many instances of being obliged by better information or fuller consideration, to change opinions even on important subjects, which i once thought right, but found to be otherwise. it is therefore that the older i grow, the more apt i am to doubt my own judgment, and to pay more respect to the judgment of others.

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