What was so revolutionary about it? In answering this, address not only the ac

 
What was so revolutionary about it? In answering this, address not only the achievements of the individual scientists involved, but also look beyond.
Please have a short thesis that succinctly answers the assignment question. Please support your answer with specific details–but not actual text/verbiage–gleaned from the readings. Please support your answer with specific details–but not actual text/verbiage–gleaned from the readings.