Question

1. what are frederick the great of prussia & catherine the great of russia considered "enlightened despots"

a. they focused on their countries rather than conjuring others

b. they introduced social & 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 more democratic government


2. which of the following was on way that the french revolution differed from the american revolution?

a. it established a permanent democratic system of government

b. it led to the rise of a military leader to emperor

c. it occurred peacefully without conflict

d. it relied largely on the efforts of a middle class


3. which of the following describes how the industrial revolution affected economic practices?

a. the need for more workers during the industrial revolution favored communist economic theories

b. increasing trade

Answer 1

1. The answer is b.
Catherine the Great and Frederick the Great were called enlightened despots because, during their rule, they took advantage of the enlightenment movement going on at that time and applied the teachings to their manner of ruling. They realized that in order for their nations to progress, they should make reforms that will encompass all levels of society including those who are not noble.

2. The answer is d.
Although both revolutions are based on attaining political reforms from colonizers and monarchies, one remarkable difference is that in the French Revolution, it started among the lower to middle classes who are burdened by the taxes imposed by the ruler, Louis the XVI in a desperate attempt to lift France out of bankruptcy.

3. The answer is b.
The industrial revolution allowed for mass production of products that also allowed for more trade to occur.

Answer 2

Frederick The Great of Prussia & Catherine The Great of Russia are considered "enlightened despots" because - b. they introduced social & political reforms meant to benefit the common people.

The way that the French revolution differed from the American revolution - d. it relied largely on the efforts of a middle class.

The industrial revolution affected economic practices with - b. increasing trade