greatest enlightened despot. Evaluate this assessment in terms of Napoleon I’s policies and accomplishments. Be sure to include a definition of enlightened despotism in your answer.”(1981 - #4) “Napoleon was a child of the Enlightenment.” Assess the validity of the statement. Use examples referring to specific aspects of the enlightenment and to Napoleon’s policies and attitudes (1992#5) I. Intro Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte)‚ sometimes considered the greatest enlightened despot‚ was
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of Russian History was lead by one of the country’s most notable rulers- Empress Catherine II‚ also known as Catherine the Great of Russia. The most powerful empress the nation has ever seen‚ the events leading up to her long reign (1762- 1796) were dramatic and unlikely. Born a German princess‚ Catherine was brought to Russia as an adolescent to marry Peter III‚ the heir to the throne after Empress Elizabeth. Catherine quickly won over the favor of the nation by adopting their religion‚ embracing
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the Legislative Commission of 1767-8 and the Nakaz. What ideas were put forth? What was the role of Catherine the Great? For whom were these changes discussed and debated? 1) In December 1766‚ Catherine II called upon the free "estates" (nobles‚ townspeople‚ state peasants‚ Cossacks) and central government offices to select deputies to attend a commission to participate in the preparation of a new code of laws. The purpose of the commission was therefore consultative; it was not intended to
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Catherine The Great Catherine The Great was a very powerful empress. She helped Russia develope in many ways. She cared about the people and would have done anything for them. She expanded her empire’s land. She lead her empire into a cultural and political life. She cared a lot about the people and this helped her keep a good reputation with the Russian population. Catherine the Great‚ sole ruler of Russia‚ lead her country towards political and cultural intellect. On April 21 1729‚ in Stettin Prussia
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Catherine the Great originally named Sophie Friederike Auguste von Anhalt-Zerbst became empress of Russia at 33 after over throwing her husband Peter III. Catherine was actively engaged with the Enlightenment and was up to date with French Philosophes and the Enlightenment. Whilst ruling she often tried to better the lives of others; she wrote a document on reforming the legal system‚ she developed a better education and arts system and she gave the serfs and nobles more freedom. Catherine’s first
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picture above shows Catherine in her natural state of happiness and royalty. CATHERINES RISE TO POWER When Catherine’s mother Empress Elizabeth died on December 25‚ 1761‚ her unfaithful husband Peter was proclaimed Emperor of Russia and she became Empress. Soon after Peter came to throne‚ he created many enemies within the government and church. On June 28‚ 1762‚ Catherine was fed up. She rallied
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Enlightened Despots 12/2/2012 AP European History Also known as benevolent despotism‚ the form of government in which absolute monarchs pursued legal‚ social‚ and educational reforms inspired by the ideals and philosophy of the Enlightenment‚ enlightened despotism spread throughout Europe during the 18th century. Monarchs ruled with the intent of improving the lives of their subjects in order to strengthen or reinforce their authority. Implicit in this philosophy was that the sovereign knew the
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new type of monarchy‚ enlightened absolutism‚ emerged. In this system‚ rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining their full royal powers. The monarchs would have absolute power and would attempt to protect the liberties of the people of their kingdoms. Rulers would incorporate ideas like religious toleration and the freedoms of speech and press as they ruled. One of the rulers that fulfilled the idea of enlightened absolutism was Frederick the Great. He ruled from 1740 to
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created the Iron Law of Wages which went in a circle to higher wages to more children to lower wages and then reduction. 87. The Greeks had a Democratic party.just like the U.S does.They are different but still very similar. 88. In the 1700’s Catherine the Great had been queen but she changed her title to Empress. In 1804 Napoleon also changed his title when he became in charge. He changed his title to Emperor. 89. The Reformation which happened in the 16th Century was to change the Roman Catholic
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Many absolute rulers have been terrible throughout the history of Europe. Absolutism‚ a pattern of failure. Peter the Great and Catherine the Great had many improvements in Russia such as inviting the west. Absolutism is a government in which the ruler has total control over politics and the military. Peter and Catherine are examples of absolutism in Russia. Wars in Russia allowed people in Europe to get ports along the Black Sea‚ but the war was expensive. Absolutism has a wide history‚ but there
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