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Question | Answer |
Frederick the Great | (b. 1712, ruled 1740-1786) of Prussia. He did away the torture of criminals, improved educational system, promoted industry, agriculture, commerce, etc. Follow Voltaire's advice on how to rule, thanks to this he made Prussia the best. |
Peter the Great | (b. 1672, ruled 1682.1725) of Russia. He was the responsable of making Russia a part of Europe; he provided trade route (Western Europe). |
Catherine the Great | (b. 1729, ruled 1762-1796) of Russia. russian czar Peter III's wife. The one that read the words of Montesquieu and Voltaire. Imported Western culture to Russia. |
Maria Theresa | (b. 1717, ruled 1740-1780) of Austria. She believed the country she was in charge of was weak and because of this she began some reforms. Limited the power of catholic church. |
Joseph II | (b. 1741, ruled 1780-1790) of Austria. Maria Theresa's son, Leopold II's brother. Introduced a single tax for everyone and reformed the educational and judicial system. |
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