What was the main goal of Frederick William's "Peuplierung" policy?
Large-scale immigration
Economic development
Religious conversion
Military expansion
Answer
Frederick William, known as "The Great Elector," implemented the "Peuplierung" policy to encourage large-scale immigration, particularly of Protestant refugees from across Europe. This policy included the notable Huguenot immigration following the Edict of Potsdam.
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