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Terms in this set (34)What is absolutism? A form of government in which a ruler has no limits on his authority. What does the Divine Right of Kings theory mean? That kings derive their authority from God. Kings rule on God's behalf. Therefore, their power and authority can not be limited by man. When did the Age of Absolutism occur? 1600-1789 Who was James I? James I was the foremost advocate of the Divine Right of Kings theory. He was a king of England but not an absolute monarch because parliament had limits on his power. He was a part of the Stuart Dynasty. When did King James I reign? 1603-1625 When was King James' Bible published? 1611 Who was Phillip II? He was the absolute monarch of Spain and was a part of the Hapsburg Dynasty. He sent the Spanish Armada against England. When was the Spanish Armada? KNOW THIS 1588 What did Phillip II do by sending the Spanish Armada? Bankrupted Spain When did Phillip II reign Spain? 1556-1598 Who did Phillip II inherit the throne of Spain from? His dad, Charles V What religion did Phillip II practice? Catholicism Who was Louis XIV? He became ruler when he was 4 and and reigned for 72 years. He was a part of the Bourbon Dynasty and the absolute monarch of France. What years did Louis XIV reign? 1643-1715 Who reigned for Louis XIV while he was a child? A regit When year did Louis XIV start to reign by himself? 1661 What was Louis XIV known as? The Sun King What famous quote did Louis XIV say? "L'etat, c'est moi" which means "I am the state" What kind of wars did Louis XIV fight alot of? Wars of Expansion What did Louis XIV build for himself using France's tax money? The Palace of Versailles
What does Balance of Power mean? That no single country or group of countries could dominate others. What did other countries in Europe form to defend themselves from France? The Balance of Power What 4 countries made an alliance in war to fight against France? England, Austria, Dutch Republic, and Portugal What were the 4 countries that made an alliance known as? The Grand Alliance Who was Jean Baptiste Colbert? a French politician who served as the Minister of Finances for France under Louis XIV. What is mercantilism?
an economic system that states that colonies exist to supply raw materials in a market for finished goods for the mother country. What is the favorable Balance of Trade? A status when a country or nation attains more exported goods than it has of imported goods. What was the Edict of Nantes? agreement that declared that the Huguenots could live in peace in France and set up their own houses of worship in some cities When was the Edict of Nantes? 1592-1685 What was the Palace of Versailles full of? Baroque Art What was the War of the League of Augsburg? The War between France and the Grand Alliance over expansion in 1688-1697. What was the War of Spanish Succession? A war fought with France and Spain on one side and the other members of the Grand Alliance on the other side. It was fought to prevent the union of the French and Spanish Thrones in 1701-1713. What was the Legacy of Louis XIV? He successfully placed a French prince on the Spanish throne and he practically bankrupted the country. What was the Peace of Augsburg? In 1555, it said that the faith of each prince would determine the religion of his subjects in Germany. The churches could be Lutheran or Catholic, but not Calvinist. Sets with similar termsFrench Absolute Rule - Ashleigh Connor26 terms ashleigh_connor Absolute Monarchy in Spain and France45 terms nadaelhussinyy Absolute Monarchs - Philip II & Louis XIV26 terms kendrasullivanx3 Absolute Monarchy in Spain and France45 terms flash__050 Sets found in the same folderChapter 467 terms commandermcnitt age of Absolutism56 terms Hannah_Orellana IR Industrial Revolution50 terms riverboat427 World History Final Study Guide Vocab129 terms ashley_aej Other sets by this creatorBiol 1037 Practical Study Guide40 terms maddiewaldrop Zanzot Biol 1037 Practical Midterm64 terms maddiewaldrop Alpha Chi Omega Ritual Test12 terms maddiewaldrop Honors Psych Ch. 9 Consciousness20 terms maddiewaldrop Recommended textbook solutionsUnited States Government: Our Democracy1st EditionDonald A. Ritchie, Richard C. Remy 1,148 solutions Magruder's American Government1st EditionSavvas Learning Co 555 solutions Street Law: A Course in Practical Law9th EditionMcGraw-Hill Education 808 solutions
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What was Absolutism quizlet?Absolutism. Absolutism is a way of rulership in which the ruler has complete power over the land they rule. To be an absolutist ruler you had to have control over many things such as money, army, media, people, religion, and neighbors.
Why is it called the Age of Absolutism?Absolutism originated in Spain when Philip II was in power, and it began to fade out after the rule of Catherine the Great in Russia. Because this 250-year period saw the rise and fall of many absolute monarchs, it is known as the “Age of Absolutism”.
Why is the 17th century called the Age of Absolutism?The Age of Absolutism was the period around the 17th and 18th centuries when Europe (kind of) was ruled by very powerful monarchs. Monarchs with absolute control. Thus, the Age of Absolutism. Absolute monarchs were rulers who held all the power in a country.
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