Which best describes how monarchs such as frederick the great, catherine the great, and joseph ii adopted the concept of enlightened despotism
during the 18th century?
they encouraged a spiritual revivalism in their countries.
they dismantled their colonial empires for humanitarian reasons,
they promoted the rise of autocratic institutions in the governments.
they used rational principles to maintain their control over their governments

answer:

enlightened despots held that royal power emanated not from divine right but from a social contract whereby a despot was entrusted with the power to govern in lieu of any other governments. an essay defending the system of enlightened despotism was penned by frederick the great, who ruled prussia from 1740 to 1786.

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explanation:

the puritans were a group of people who grew discontent in the church of england the common unity strengthened the community.