Joseph+II

Keven Nguyen


 * //What were characteristics of enlightened monarchs and how was Joseph II the most enlightened monarch?//**

Enlightened Monarch Characteristics:

- embraced the principles of the Enlightenment - intent of improving citizens' lives to strengthen their authority - religious tolerance - popularism or lower class participating in politics

Joseph II Characteristics:

- **Edict of Tolerance**: Gave Protestants almost equal rights as Catholics - lifted restrictions on Jews - free education - made it so kids were required to go to school - allowed establishment of schools for Jews and other religious minorities - centralized medical care to end epidemics and quarantines - Issued six-thousand edicts and eleven-thousand laws