Enlightened Despotism

question 52

Multiple Choice

Enlightened Despotism

• A) demonstrated much more despotism than enlightenment in Russia.
• B) was most widely attempted in Britain, but caused confusion among the peasants and opposition from nobles and clergy.
• C) was best exemplified by the policies of Louis XV in France.
• D) was abolished in Prussia by Frederick the Great.
• E) was never attempted in Austria.

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