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What statement best describes the enlightened despots of the 1700s?
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They kept absolute power for themselves.
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They supported censorship of Enlightenment works.
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They allowed for democratically elected assemblies to run their country.
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They provided equal rights for the lower class.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An enlightened despot is an authoritarian leader who exercises rationality and, in some cases, tolerance. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-2: -The foremost of Europe’s enlightened despots were Frederick II of Prussia, Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II of Austria, and Catherine the Great of Russia.
Detailed explanation-3: -The enlightened despots tried to institute enlightenment reforms but kept all of the political power without creating a constitution. In general, enlightened despots allowed freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion, and the right for individuals to own private property.
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