The “Enlightened Absolutism” of the Rulers of the 18th Century

question 38

Multiple Choice

The “enlightened absolutism” of the rulers of the 18th century can best be described as a

• A)veneer for the exercise of autocratic power.
• B)means to strengthen the military power of relatively backwards states.
• C)truly benign rule based upon beliefs in the importance of justice and prosperity.
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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