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Enlightened despotism, also called benevolent despotism, form of government in the 18th century in which absolute monarchs pursued legal, social, and educational reforms inspired by the Enlightenment. Among the most prominent enlightened despots were Frederick II (the Great), Peter I (the Great), Catherine II (the Great), Maria Theresa, Joseph II, and Leopold II. They typically instituted administrative reform, religious toleration, and economic development but did not propose reforms that would undermine their sovereignty or disrupt the social order.
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B.
The colonizing nation cut ties with the colony but government structures it established remain in place.
The statement which best described the Mexican history after independence was that small groups have always held power and wealth, while many people remained poor - D.
This is also true and as is the case in a lot of countries, smaller gatherings of people held great power and were able control this power.