Question 1

Which of Frederick the Greats reforms were influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

Accepted Answer

Civil service, judicial system

Answer

Military, serfdom

Answer

Civil service, military

Answer

Judicial system, serfdom

Question 2

Why did Joseph II's reforms fail?

Accepted Answer

It alienated the nobility and the peasants

Answer

The nobles ousted Joseph II from power

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Government officials refused to enforce it

Answer

The peasants revolted against the state

Question 3

Why did Catherine the Great's efforts at reform fail?

Accepted Answer

She was dependent on the nobles to maintain her power

Answer

The peasants struggled when she abolished serfdom.

Answer

The government went into debt enforcing her reforms.

Answer

The military conquered more territory.

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