Question

8. Why did the actions of Russia's serfs lead Catherine the Great to put aside somewhat any

Enlightenment ideas she might have had about how to rule over Russia's people?

Answer 1

Answer: They are considered to be enlightened despots because they still ruled absolutely, but they did implement many things that came from the west and was a part of the enlightenment philosophy. They were like benevolent dictators, they did what they wanted but it was usually a good thing for the people.