What is one possible reason a constitutional monarchy developed in England, while an absolute monarchy continued in Russia? A: England was more economically developed than Russia and didn’t rely on a strong monarch to address the nation’s issues.
B: Russian monarchs like Peter the Great increased the power of nobility, while English monarchs like Elizabeth I refused to consult with the English Parliament.
C: Russian monarchs deeply resented the intrusion of religious authorities into affairs of state, while English monarchs believed they owed allegiance to the head of the Church.
D: Russian thrived economically under absolute monarchs, while England relied on a struggling Parliament.