Those Rulers Associated with Enlightened Absolutism in the Eighteenth Century

question 47

Multiple Choice

Those rulers associated with enlightened absolutism in the eighteenth century

• A)could never completely overcome the political and social realities of the time.
• B)exhibited less concern for the power of their states than their predecessors.
• C)successfully undermined the interests of the European nobility.
• D)were unable to implement any changes in administrative and judicial systems.
• E)reduced the size of their armies and waged few wars.

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