Scientific/Enlightenment
The enlightened policies of Frederick the Great included
Simplifying Prussia's laws
Catherine the Great of Russia came to power in 1762 through
A military coup
Which powers participated in the partitioning of Poland in the late eighteenth century?
Prussia, Russia and Austria
To improve rural economy and the lives of peasants, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria
Reduced noble's power over their serfs
What change within the Jewish community accompanied the Haskalah enlightenment movement?
Interactions between Jews and Christians increased, and rabbinic controls diminished
Why did Leopold II cancel his brother Joseph's radical edicts in the early 1790's?
Leopold was attempting to restore order in Austria
Joseph II's conversion of peasant labor obligations to cash payments
Was opposed by both nobles and peasants