The Governing Class in Western European Cities in the 18^th

question 50

Multiple Choice

The governing class in Western European cities in the 18^th century was composed of

• A)the aristocracy and the wealthiest commoners, who had intermarried.
• B)the military commanders responsible to the royal government.
• C)the masses of urban commoners who had obtained the vote.
• D)the hereditary aristocracy.
• E)the few young people who were financially able to attend universities.

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