Why Was Absolute Monarchy Able to Develop More Effectively in Eastern

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why was absolute monarchy able to develop more effectively in Eastern Europe?

• A)Eastern Europe had unstable borders.
• B)There was a broader middle-class expansion.
• C)There were too many Muslim-Christian conflicts.
• D)Because of the ability of noble landlords to maintain feudalism.
• E)Mostly because of a lack of education on the part of the peasants.

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