Question

what were the goals of monarchs such as catherine the great of russia and frederick the great of prussia in supporting the enlightenment?

Answer 1

Both monarchs supported the enlightenment as a way to modernize and Westernize their respective countries, create a more enlightened society that would be more prosperous and stable, create a more efficient government and a more effective army, and gain the support of other European monarchs and the respect of other European nations.