Decreased government debt, increased foreign investment, joined the EU, implemented privatization.
The Articles of Confederation was the initial document that was set up which formed the US government. It served as a constitution for the time before the actual Constitution was drafted. It gave the central government little power as there wasn't a real executive authority established in it.
Enlightened despots were kings and queens who tried to incorporate the ideas of the Enlightenment into their rule, while keeping their traditional powers. Enlightened despots such as Frederick II of Prussia and Maria Theresa of Austria tried to improve areas such as farming, industry, and education. They were also patrons of the arts and began many humanitarian reforms, like abolishing the use of torture. Maria Theresa's son,
Joseph II, was considered the most radical of the enlightened despots because of the extreme changes he made when he came to power in 1780. (Image: Courtesy of Wikipedia) Joseph II abolished serfdom, made taxes equal for both nobles and peasants, and granted freedom of the press to writers. He also confiscated Catholic Church property and used the money to build hospitals. His actions ultimately failed because he angered too many people. Nobles rebelled against him and he was forced to cancel many of these changes.
Answer:
Ideas John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau helped popularized the concept of Democracy. (hobbes actually supported absolute monarchy in general, but several of his ideas are implemented in Democracy)
Explanation:
John Locke was known for his ideas about law supremacy. No one should be placed above the law. Even the government officials should be subjected to the same law as the people.
Hobbes presented the idea that The government exist only to represent the interest of the people who form them. Especially to maintain order, economic stability and safety from foreign attack.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau presented the idea that The government should guarantee the freedom of its people.
The combination of these ideas contributed to the democratic ideology that we used today, This exact ideology was held by the people of France when they revolted against the monarchy. They no longer wanted the government ruled by nobles. They wanted the people to be influenced in determining the policies taken by the government.
