Limitations on the actions of monarchs in European countries first came into being with the advent of a social class, the _____________ (French for "free people of the city"), whose name later came to be synonymous with "middle class."

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The bourgeoisie, originally meaning "free people of the city," emerged as a powerful social class in Europe, advocating for limitations on monarchical power and contributing to the development of constitutional governments.

Limitations on the Actions of Monarchs in European Countries First