Question

How did Frederick William strengthen his control of Brandenburg-Prussia?

Answer 1

Made a deal with the Nobles to establish an Absolute Monarchy

-Nobles received authority to rule the peasants as they saw fit

-Nobles gave obedience, military service, and taxes in return

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Answer 2

Frederick William strengthened his control of Brandenburg-Prussia:

-Made a deal with the Nobles to establish an Absolute Monarchy

-Nobles received authority to rule the peasants as they saw fit

-Nobles gave obedience, military service, and taxes in return

Frederick William was Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia, so that he served as ruler of Brandenburg-Prussia, from 1640 until his death in 1688.