Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
Which non-European nation was largely affected by European enlightenment principles in mid-18th century?
Who was Catherine II (Catherine the Great) influenced by in her approach to power in Russia?
If Louis XVI had accepted constitutional monarchy during French Revolution instead resisting it, how is it most likely to impact France’s political landscape?
How did Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan," advocating absolute monarchy based on social contract theory, influence political thought?
What was a significant cultural trend during the Enlightenment that influenced the art and literature of the time?
Which estate was exempt from paying taille, France's chief tax, before the French Revolution?
Whose reign is identified with enlightened absolutism due to efforts in education, health, and justice despite maintaining absolute control?
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In what way did Voltaire's writings reflect an enlightened approach toward religion in Europe during the eighteenth century?
What was a primary consequence of Catherine the Great's policy of religious tolerance in Russia?
Which conflict led to the development of constitutional monarchy in England?