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AP European History
Unit 4 – Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Topic 4.6
Why are Joseph II's reforms considered part of the Enlightenment despite his strong autocratic rule?
He carried out radical reforms based on Enlightenment principles while maintaining absolute power.
He gave up his absolute power for a democratic government system influenced by Enlightenment thinking.
Only because he was a contemporary of other enlightened monarchs is he considered part of the Enlightenment era regardless of his ruling style or policies adopted during his reign.
His military conquests proved him an enlightened ruler by showcasing strategic prowess derived from scientific warfare techniques developed during the Enlightenment period.
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AP European History - 4.6 Enlightened and Other Approaches to Power
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