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Absolutism

TermDefinition
Catherine the Great Ruled Russia as an enlightened despot and brutally crushed a massive uprising of serfs, giving the nobility absolute power over them.
Frederick the Great Ruled Prussia as an enlightened despot. educated, cultured, and dedicated ruler.
Joseph II He is considered the only truly enlightened despot, and ruled Austria, abolished serfdom.
Maria Theresa Ruled Austria as an enlightened despot. She preserved her empire by winning the support of her people. She was a highly intelligent and educated ruler.
Philip II of Spain defended Roman Catholicism and helped stimulate the arts.
absolute rule Divine right was used to support what concept?
constitutional monarchy By the end of the 1600s, England's system of government had become this.
William and Mary Brought to the throne of England by the Glorious Revolution
Thirty Years' War Sparked by religious conflict and resulted in the increased power of France, the weakening of Spain and Austria, and the devastation of Germany
the monarchy, as an institution "Restored" to power by the Restoration in England
Edict of Nantes Issued in an effort to bring an end to violent religious conflicts in France
absolute monarchs European monarchs became these in response to religious and territorial conflicts that caused warfare and revolts.
St. Petersburg Established because Peter the Great wanted a city on a seaport that would make it easier to travel to the West.
Louis XIV Became France's most powerful ruler, and boasted, "I am the state"
religious differences The main cause of the eight civil wars that were fought in France between 1562 and 1598.
War of the Spanish Succession Charles II made Louis XIV's grandson his heir, adding to Bourbon power, and leading to the _____
westernize Russia Peter the Great was the first ruler to attempt to ______________.
Frederick the Great Believed a ruler should be a father to his people.
Thirty Years' War Which war resulted in the beginning of the modern state system in Europe?
Ivan IV One of the reasons he was called "the Terrible" was because he organized a police force that murdered people he considered traitors.
English Bill of Rights It made clear the limits of royal power.
Thirty Years' War It was a conflict over religion, territory, and power among European ruling families.
severe inflation and heavy taxes What problems helped to weaken the Spanish empire?
Cardinal Richelieu Who moved against the Huguenots and weakened the power of the nobles in order to increase the power of the Bourbon monarchy?
Louis XIV was known as the Sun King
Huguenots fought against Catholics in eight wars in France between 1562 and 1598
Versailles magnificent palace built for Louis XIV
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