What are the 3 changes in EUROPEAN history that were important for development of sociology?

The Enlightenment: The intellectual movement of the Enlightenment in the 18th century emphasized reason, observation, and the questioning of traditional beliefs, laying the foundation for the scientific study of society.

Industrial Revolution: The rapid social changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries, including urbanization and new forms of social organization, provided fertile ground for sociological inquiry into the impacts of these changes on society.

French Revolution: The French Revolution of 1789 challenged existing social structures and institutions, sparking interest in understanding the dynamics of social change and the functioning of societies, which fueled the development of sociology as a discipline.