Absolute Monarchy in Europe Answers

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How did Prussian rulers pay for their large standing army?

A
through trade with the Hapsburgs of Austria
B
through the forced collection of taxes from peasants
C
through the forced collection of taxes from other kingdoms
D
through trade with Poland and France
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Which was a military achievement of Frederick the Great?

A
doubling the size of the Prussian army
B
reforming the training program for the Prussian army
C
winning territory in the War of the Austrian Succession
D
winning the Thirty Years’ War
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How was Frederick II different from Louis XIV?

A
Frederick II rejected using his military to expand his empire.
B
Frederick II refused to rule absolutely.
C
Frederick II gave all Prussians the right to vote.
D
Frederick II supported many Enlightenment ideals.
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Which are characteristics of an "enlightened despot"? Check all that apply.belief in some Enlightenment idealsrejecting absolute rulebelief in lower taxesallowing religious freedomsupporting science and the artsallowing freedom of the press

A
belief in some Enlightenment ideals
B
rejecting absolute rule
C
belief in lower taxes
D
allowing religious freedom
E
supporting science and the arts
F
allowing freedom of the press

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