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Enlightened Despots

Enlightened Despots. Enlightened Despot: An Absolute ruler who used their power to bring about political and social change They embraced new ideas and made reforms that reflected the enlightenment ideals However, they had no intention of giving up any power.

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Enlightened Despots

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  1. Enlightened Despots

  2. Enlightened Despot: An Absolute ruler who used their power to bring about political and social change • They embraced new ideas and made reforms that reflected the enlightenment ideals • However, they had no intention of giving up any power

  3. The changes they made were motivated by two desires: • to make their countries stronger • to make their own rule more effective • The nobility, wealthy landowners, and church stood in the way of major reforms, especially ending serfdom

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