1. What was the relationship among intellectual, political, economic, and social changes in the eighteenth century? What similarities and differences do you see between the French Revolution and contemporary revolutions? (at least 300 words to answer)

2. Peter the Great was an Enlightened Absolutist ruler, which means he believed in the Enlightenment and progress, but his subjects had no rights. After reading what other nobles said about him, do you think it is possible to improve a society without equal rights for all? In what ways did life in France, which had established a Declaration of Rights of Men, differ from life in Russia? (at least 300 words to answer)