In the history of Austria, which religious minority groups gained limited freedom of worship under Joseph II's 1781 Patent of Tolerance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Protestants and Orthodox Christians
- Step 1: Emperor Joseph II's 1781 Toleranzpatent granted Lutherans, Calvinists, and Greek Orthodox subjects the right to practice their religion privately, construct churches, and attend universities. Answer: Protestants and Orthodox Christians. Why not the others: Anabaptists and Moravian Brethren, Mennonites and Quakers and Unitarians and Hussites do not fit this historical event or context.
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