The Enlightened Legal Reforms Expressed by Catherine the Great in Her

question 65

Multiple Choice

The enlightened legal reforms expressed by Catherine the Great in her Instruction

• A)succeeded in abolishing serfdom in all of Russia.
• B)succeeded in establishing an equal system of law for all Russian citizens.
• C)instigated changes in Russian government that sapped the power of the old nobility.
• D)accomplished little due to heavy opposition and were soon forgotten.
• E)abolished three-fourths of the Russian army.

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Definitions:

Rebreathing

Rebreathing is the process of inhaling the air that has been exhaled, which can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide and a decrease in oxygen levels in the body.

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a major component of the blood's buffering system, helping to maintain the body's pH balance.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a vital role in regulating pH in the blood.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition occurring when the lungs cannot remove all of the carbon dioxide the body produces, causing body fluids, especially the blood, to become too acidic.