pgs 451-459 Flashcards
absolutism
the sovereign for in the state rests in the monarch
divine-right monarchy
that God picked the monarch to rule
Jacques Bossuet (1627-1704)
came up with Divine Right theory
Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715)
the best example of absolutism
Cardinal Richelieu
Minister in control of Louis XIII’s monarchy, strengthened the power of the monarchy
intendants
executers of royal will
Cardinal Mazarin
dominating power in government of France under Louis XIV
The League of Augsburg
created after Louis XIV invaded Strasbourg. Included Spain, HR, Sweden, England.
Treaty of Ryswick
ended the war of the Legue of Augsburg in 1697.
War of Spanish Succession
Germany, Habsburg Austria, and England formed to stop Louis XIV and grandson Phillip V uniting Spain and France
Peace of Utrecht
1713 ended War of Spanish succession