What Do Historians Mean by the Term "Enlightened Absolutism," and to What

question 52

Essay

What do historians mean by the term "enlightened absolutism," and to what degree did eighteenth-century Prussia, Austria, and Russia exhibit its characteristics? How "enlightened" was enlightened absolutism as it was manifested in eighteenth-century Europe? Give examples to support your viewpoint.

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Definitions:

Presynaptic Terminal

The end part of an axon from which neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft to communicate with a neighboring neuron.

Action Potentials

Short-lived changes in the electrical potential of a cell's membrane, leading to the transmission of nerve impulses.

Chemical Synapse

A chemical synapse is a type of synapse that utilizes chemical messengers, known as neurotransmitters, to transmit signals between neurons across a synaptic gap.

Presynaptic Terminal

The end point of a neuron where neurotransmitters are stored before being released into the synaptic cleft.