They were soldiers and had been slaves before
<span>In the 18th century, Prussian ruler Frederick the Great emphasized military power to become an absolute monarch while also accomplishing doubling Prussia's size. Additionally, because he allowed freedom of religion, Frederick the Great is also known as an Enlightened Absolutist.</span>
<span>Muckrakers of the 19th century can be compared to some, but not all modern day journalists. Muckrakers were famous for "digging up dirt" on people and exposing them. Today's journalists do similar things, especially in the current political environment. However, today's journalists have it easier with the inventions of social media and the Internet. It's much easier to "dig up dirt" on people and expose them.</span>