Question

Why are Frederick the Great of Prussia and Catherine the Great of Russia considered “enlightened despots”? A. They focused on their countries rather than conquering others. B. They introduced social and political reforms meant to benefit the common people. C. They concentrated power in an efficient, central bureaucracy. D. They gave up some power to create a more democratic government.

Answer 1

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Frederick the Great of Prussia and Catherine the Great of Russia are considered “enlightened despots” because; 

They introduced social and political reforms meant to benefit the common people.

Enlightened Despotism was the form of government present in the 18th Century. Under this system, the complete power lied in the hands of the king/queen but the ideas, policies and reforms under the monarchy were inspired by the Renaissance/Enlightenment. 

Answer 2

Frederick the Great of Prussia and Catherine the Great of Russia considered “enlightened despots” because they introduced social and political reforms meant to benefit the common people.

Option (B)

Explanation:

• It was happened to be a shape of the presidency gift of that era and Catherine used these ideas to increase the power and security of Russia. It is rather a form in which the complete power lies in monarch hands. Catherine ruled from that very era and believed in it.
• She made great efforts for the development of the educational sector. Prussian great however had shown his power through not only ideas but also several wars and uprisings. He made numerous educational reforms and preached religious tolerance provides protection to religious minorities.

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