Absolutism, Scientific Revelution, Enlightenment Flashcards
What was the purpose of the palace of Versailles
Louis kept his nobles there for a portion a the year to spy on them
Edict of fortainebleau
Granted religious freedom without persecution of state
Why did parliament and Charles I not get along
He attempted to charge taxes without permission of the parliament
Two major sides that fought during the war
Scottish and English
What happened to Charles I
Got killed by gov
Oliver Cromwell
New leader of new model army
Protectorate
Period where England, Ireland, and Scotland were governed
What did Cromwell do in Ireland
He invaded Ireland and killed 40 % of the population
After Cromwell’s death
Protectorate ended when son took over
Who became king of England after protectorate ended
Charles II
Who was James II
King who tried to give freedom of worship to Roman Catholics
Why was James II disliked by parliament
He went for test act which needs all members of gov and not just one
Glorious revolution
William II took over England/ threw out James II
William and Mary
New England monarchs
United Russia
Ivan the terrible
Copernicus
Wrote two books on universe that went against church’s beliefs
Enlightenment
Cultural and philosophical movement
Enlightened depots
Series of rulers who modernized kingdoms
How did depots reigns reflect enlightenment ideas
Tolerated religion, modernized agriculture, nobles take part in state
Balance of power
Act of sovereignty of all European states
Act of union
Transformed it into United Kingdom
Why could seven years of war be World War I
It was outside of Europe
What changed in terms of European overseas colonies
No one could become too powerful to take over Europe
Why was Louis XIV the archetype for the absolute monarch
He outlawed military and made many changes to his government
