The Austrian ruler whose reform program abolished serfdom, eliminated internal trade barriers, and instituted a new penal code, among other things, was
A) Adolf III.
B) Maria Theresa.
C) Joseph II.
D) Frederick the Great.
E) Charles VI.

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Joseph II was the Austrian ruler who implemented the reforms mentioned in the question. Adolf III and Charles VI were not known for major reforms in Austria, while Frederick the Great was the ruler of Prussia, not Austria. Maria Theresa did implement some important reforms, but not on the same scale as Joseph II.

The Austrian Ruler Whose Reform Program Abolished Serfdom, Eliminated Internal