What was one of Maria Theresa's successes as an absolute monarch?
A. uniting the German states**
B. forcing Frederick out of Silesia
C. strengthening royal power
D. adding Hungary to the Hapsburg empire
I said A please check my answer.
oh wait is it C?
Yes, C.
To check your answer, let's go through each of the options and see if it matches one of Maria Theresa's successes as an absolute monarch:
A. Uniting the German states: While Maria Theresa did have some influence over the German states, she did not successfully unite them. This is not the correct answer.
B. Forcing Frederick out of Silesia: One of Maria Theresa's notable accomplishments was her successful defense of her claim to the region of Silesia against Frederick the Great of Prussia. This involved military conflicts and diplomacy, ultimately resulting in Frederick retracting from further aggression. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
C. Strengthening royal power: As an absolute monarch, Maria Theresa aimed to consolidate and increase the power of the Habsburg monarchy. She implemented administrative reforms, modernized the military, and improved the economy, which can be considered a success in strengthening royal power. Therefore, this answer could potentially be correct.
D. Adding Hungary to the Habsburg Empire: Hungary was already part of the Habsburg Empire before Maria Theresa's reign. While she did try to centralize control over Hungary and integrate it further into the empire, she faced significant resistance and only achieved limited success. This answer is incorrect.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer appears to be C. Strengthening royal power.
No. What does your text say?
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