Summarize the reign of Maria Theresa. What formidable political obstacles did she have to overcome? What were some of her reforms? Why did the reforms of her son, Joseph II, arouse hostility and revolt, while hers did not?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: There is enough material in the chapter for a brief summary essay. The keys to her success that Joseph lacked were her respect for tradition, religious dedication, and great popularity.
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. About ten years. b. About fifty years. c. About one hundred years. d. It never did.
During the two-year civil war that erupted in Russia after the Communist revolution, the major Western Powers
A) sat on the sidelines and did nothing to help either side, preferring to wait and see who the winners ended up being. B) sent supplies and moral support to the Red forces, hoping to help them defeat the Whites. C) sent supplies and moral support to the White forces, hoping to help them defeat the Reds. D) sent supplies and troops to assist the White forces, hoping to help them defeat the Reds through direct intervention on the battlefield. E) sent supplies and troops to assist the Red forces, hoping to help them defeat the Whites through direct intervention on the battlefield.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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