Frederick William I Made Prussia Strong By

question 33

Multiple Choice

Frederick William I made Prussia strong by:

• A)emphasizing religious toleration.
• B)scoring victories against the armies of Louis XIV.
• C)exerting prudent financial leadership and building a large army.
• D)establishing a lavish palace in Berlin and constructing a "theater" of absolutism.
• E)allying himself with,and receiving military aid from,Great Britain.

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