In Europe, during the middle decades of the eighteenth century, only Britain and ________ had assemblies of elected, property-owning males forming a collective government.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

During the middle decades of the eighteenth century, Britain and the United Netherlands (also known as the Dutch Republic) were unique in Europe for having assemblies composed of elected, property-owning males that formed a part of their government. This was a period before the widespread adoption of democratic governance in Europe, making these countries exceptions rather than the rule.

In Europe, During the Middle Decades of the Eighteenth Century