Absolutism Flashcards

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1
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Who is the best example of an absolutist monarch?

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King Louis XIV (14)

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What did Oliver Cromwell do?

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Leader of the Roundheads against Charles I. His tactic was to ban “frivolous” things that may have hindered alliegence, such as Christmas, music, and games. Supporter of the parliament.

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What religious group directly challenged Louis XIV’s rule of absolute monarchy?

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Protestants

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Henry IV was able to claim the throne of France because he converted to…

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Catholicism

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5
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Who became known as the Sun King?

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Louis XIV

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What caused the English civil war?

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Charles I acted without addressing the Parliament

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The ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England became known as the

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Glorious Revolution

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Absolute monarchs believed their power came from…

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God

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What was the significance of the Edict of Nantes?

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It granted religious tolerance to Protestantism

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Why were William and Mary crowned king and queen of England?

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Parliament chose James II’s daughter, Mary, to continue the rule

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In England; what limited the power of kings and queens, preventing them from becoming absolute monarchs?

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The Parliament

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Parliament voted to bring back the English monarchy, an event known as the…

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Restoration

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Name of government that supported Cromwell

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The Protectorate

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14
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Commander in chief of Parliaments army

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Sir Thomas Fairfax

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15
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A ruler who’s power was unlimited (definition)

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Absolute monarch

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16
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Impact of Richelieu

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Explained the “ideas” of absolutist monarchs

17
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Difference between Hobbes and Locke

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Hobbes explained absolutism in a fearful, self interested, power seeking way. Locke is more optimistic and balanced.

18
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Who were Louis XIV’s Intendents

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Administrative officials that served as agents to the king in each province