How did the monarchs of Austria and Russia use their power as absolute rulers? Select all that apply. (2 answers)
-Maria Theresa of Austria expanded her territory along the northern Atlantic coast by defeating Norway. She strengthened Austria by refusing the help of the Hungarian nobles.
-Peter the Great expanded the navy, furthered educational opportunities, and increased his territorial boundaries.
-Maria Theresa of Austria preserved her power against challenges by Fredrick II of Prussia. She strengthened Austria by improving the bureaucracy and the methods of tax collection.
-Peter the Great won the conflict known as the War of Westphalia and gave the serfs their freedom in return for building St. Petersburg.
I think the answers are the first one and second one, but not sure.
The second one, Peter the Great's accomplishments,is correct. Do not forget he established a Russian port, called St. Petersburg, on the Baltic. I do not know much about Maria T. However from what little I know I would vote for #3.
second and third are correct.
again 3 and 4 if you're in honors or your just dumb
like me
The correct answers are:
1. Maria Theresa of Austria preserved her power against challenges by Fredrick II of Prussia. She strengthened Austria by improving the bureaucracy and the methods of tax collection.
2. Peter the Great expanded the navy, furthered educational opportunities, and increased his territorial boundaries.
To arrive at these answers, let's examine each option:
1. Maria Theresa of Austria expanded her territory along the northern Atlantic coast by defeating Norway. She strengthened Austria by refusing the help of the Hungarian nobles.
This statement is incorrect. Maria Theresa did not expand her territory along the northern Atlantic coast by defeating Norway. The reference to refusing help from Hungarian nobles is unrelated to the question.
2. Peter the Great expanded the navy, furthered educational opportunities, and increased his territorial boundaries.
This statement is true. Peter the Great of Russia did indeed expand his navy, improve educational opportunities, and expand his territorial boundaries. These actions allowed him to exert his power and strengthen his rule.
3. Maria Theresa of Austria preserved her power against challenges by Fredrick II of Prussia. She strengthened Austria by improving the bureaucracy and the methods of tax collection.
This statement is also true. Maria Theresa successfully defended her power against challenges from Frederick II of Prussia. Additionally, she implemented reforms to improve the bureaucracy and tax collection methods, strengthening Austria in the process.
4. Peter the Great won the conflict known as the War of Westphalia and gave the serfs their freedom in return for building St. Petersburg.
This statement is incorrect. Peter the Great did not win the War of Westphalia; it was actually concluded before his reign. While he did carry out reforms and built St. Petersburg, the reference to giving serfs their freedom is inaccurate.
Therefore, the correct answers are options 2 and 3.