In trying to move England toward royal absolutism, James II was most likely influenced by the example of his cousin and contemporary
A) Louis XIV of France.
B) Frederick the Great of Prussia
C) Peter the Great of Russia.
D) Joseph II of Austria.
E) William of Orange of the Netherlands.
Answer: A
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The pro-German ________ overthrew the Ottoman government and had control of the government in 1909
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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