Was Catherine the Great an enlightened ruler?

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Selected thesis

Catherine the Great was an enlightened ruler.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Catherine the great sponsored many cultural projects.

  • Pro claim 2

    Catherine the Great tranformed the education system.

  • Con claim 1

    Catherine the Great was ruthless in expanding her empire.

  • Con claim 2

    Catherine the Great allowed the system of serfdom to continue.