What was Leopold II philosophy towards ruling?
He was a radical libertarian
He was a moderate conservative
He was a moderate proponent of enlightened absolutism
He was a strong socialist
Answer
Leopold II adopted a moderate approach to enlightened absolutism, a system of governance that combined absolute monarchy with progressive reforms and an emphasis on the welfare of the people. He believed in the importance of social progress, economic prosperity, and the enlightenment ideals of reason and science.
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