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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.3
How did Montesquieu's 'The Spirit Of Laws' impact political thought during The Enlightenment?
By promoting divine-right monarchy as an ideal form of government.
By criticizing democracy and suggesting a return to feudalism as a preferable system.
By introducing the concept of separation of powers in governance.
By advocating totalitarian rule for efficient administration purposes.
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