How Did the Rise of Public Opinion as a Force

Multiple Choice

How did the rise of public opinion as a force independent of court society influence European politics in the eighteenth century?

A) It pushed European leaders to solicit advice from the general public on a wide range of issues, from economics to social policy.
B) It led directly to a separation of church and state, as more people spoke out against religious influence in politics.
C) It forced leaders, including monarchs, to engage with their citizens and take reform and opposition to reform seriously.
D) It caused European leaders, especially those in France and Britain, to begin censoring newspapers and printed materials that spoke out against the government.