Question

How were Joseph II's policies similar to those of constitutional monarchies in England?

He increased citizens' rights and freedoms, such as freedom of speech.

He claimed to have received his power from God, not the people.

He held the ultimate power and was the force behind most government decisions.

He strengthened the feudal system of nobles and peasants and widened the gap between social classes.

Answer 1

Joseph II's policies were similar to those of constitutional monarchies in England since he increased citizens' rights and freedoms, such as freedom of speech. Option A is correct.

Joseph II was Holy Roman Emperor from August 1765 and sole ruler of the Habsburg lands from November 1780 until his death. He was the first ruler in the Austrian dominions of the House of Lorraine. He was a proponent of enlightened absolutism.

Answer 2

The appropriate response is the first one. Joseph II was Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and leader of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790. He was the eldest child of Empress Maria Theresa and her significant other, Francis I, and was the sibling of Marie Antoinette.