ENLIGHTENED DESPOTISM

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ESO 4 History DBH 4 Mind Map on ENLIGHTENED DESPOTISM, created by Geography DBH 3 on 30/09/2013.
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ENLIGHTENED DESPOTISM

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  • New form of government that developed in some European countries in the 18th C.  It combined ABSOLUTE MONARCHY with ENLIGHTENED IDEAS.
  1. EXAMPLES

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    • These monarchs implemented various enlightened reforms, e.g. 1. unification of the legal system 2. modernisation of the army. 3. promotion of agriculture, industry, education and culture.
    1. Catherine the Great of RUSSIA
      1. Joseph II of AUSTRIA
        1. Frederick II of PRUSIA
          1. Carlos III of SPAIN (1759-1788)
          2. CHARACTERISTICS

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            • Enlightened despots wanted to modernise the country and improve subjects' quality of life.
            1. Created CENTRALISED GOVERNMENTS

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              • Centralised governments were created to consolidate their power and implement their policies.
              1. Appointed ENLIGHTENED THINKERS as MINISTERS

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                • To promote reform, enlighted thinkers were appointed to important positions, e.g. as ministers.
                1. Tried to make changes PEACEFULLY

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                  • Changes were mostly carrled out through education and new laws.
                2. DID NOT SUCCEED
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