Catherine the Great reacted to the idea of enlightened monarchs by
A)freeing the serfs.
B)allowing a limited freedom of the press.
C)consolidating her power.
D)land distribution reform.
E)legislative reform.

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Catherine the Great did not fully embrace the concept of enlightened monarchs, instead using some of the ideas to consolidate her own power. She continued to maintain serfdom and limit freedom of the press, while clamping down on potential opposition. While she did make some legislative and land distribution reforms, these were done primarily to strengthen her own rule and were not motivated by a desire to grant greater rights and freedoms to her people.

Catherine the Great Reacted to the Idea of Enlightened Monarchs