In the history of Lithuania, what was the primary purpose of the progressive Constitution of 3 May 1791 in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. To modernize governance, eliminate the destructive liberum veto, and centralize state defense
- Step 1: The 3 May 1791 Constitution established a constitutional monarchy, eliminated the liberum veto, and strengthened central defense to counter partitioning neighbors. Answer: To modernize governance, eliminate the destructive liberum veto, and centralize state defense. Why not the others: It was Europe's first codified modern national constitution.
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