Frederick the Great by ANEUDY RODRIGUEZ

Prussia (Germany)

rodriane001_1 — 2024-01-22 16:01:06 UTC

Prussia (1701-1871), or modernly known as Germany, was the country Frederick the Great ruled from 1740-1772.

Frederick Life and Death

rodriane001_1 — 2024-01-22 16:05:15 UTC

Frederick the Great, born Jan. 24, 1712-Aug. 17, 1786, was the ruler of Prussia (Germany) from 1740-1786. When his father Frederick I passed in 1740, Frederick the Great inherited the throne.

How were they an absolute monarch?

rodriane001_1 — 2024-01-22 16:14:43 UTC

Frederick the Great was an absolute monarch due to having no checks on his power. Since Prussia lacked constitution leading to Frederick not having to answer to any person in the government.

Frederick's achievements.

rodriane001_1 — 2024-01-22 16:31:13 UTC

During Frederick's rule over Prussia, Prussia became a great state of Europe. He expanded territories and increased the strength of the Prussian military. Frederick then encouraged immigration to increase the economy, as the farming the immigrants do also increase the trading network.

Policies and Reformation

rodriane001_1 — 2024-01-22 16:48:59 UTC

Fredericks policies and reformation included the freedom to all religion except jews, outlawed torture, and reduced bribery in justice. Frederick had these policies, so Prussia can be stable enough to be a country even after his rule has ended