Question

question 2 1 pts which of the following methods was used by tsar nicholas i to maintain absolute rule in russia? he bought the loyalty of the decembrists with gifts of lands and titles. he claimed that enlightened despotism was the most advanced form of government. he attempted to gain the loyalty of the people by abolishing serfdom. he expanded the secret police and enforced censorship.

Explanation:

Tsar Nicholas I strengthened his absolute - rule by expanding the secret police (the Third Section) to spy on and suppress any opposition, and by enforcing strict censorship to control information and ideas. He did not buy the loyalty of the Decembrists (they opposed him), did not claim enlightened despotism as the most advanced form of government, and did not abolish serfdom (serfdom was abolished by Alexander II).

Answer:

He expanded the secret police and enforced censorship.