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Enlightened Despotism. What were the major political, economic, social issues facing the major powers in the 18t century? How did the Enlightenment impact political leaders in the 18 th century?. Background. Issues facing the major powers in 18 th century
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Enlightened Despotism What were the major political, economic, social issues facing the major powers in the 18t century? How did the Enlightenment impact political leaders in the 18th century?
Background • Issues facing the major powers in 18th century • Political, social, economic, international • Russia, France, Prussia, Austria, Britain • Define “Enlightened Despotism” • Definition • General characteristics
Enlightened Policies • Major Powers • France, Russia, Prussia, Austria • Comparative Comparisons • Goals, Policies, Impact • Evaluate the impact of the enlightenment on real policies? • What was the nature of British constitutionalism in the 18th century?