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Absolutism
Monachy and Absolutism
Question | Answer |
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Absolutism | Unlimited control or power |
Divine Right | It asserts that a monarch is subject to no earthly authority, deriving his right to rule directly from the will of God. |
Phillip II | Inherited Spain from father.Sought to strengthen power by war, colonies, and the Catholic ReformationWeakened Spain by incessant wars and poor economic choices |
Cardinal Richelieu | Regent (1624-1642) for Louis XIII (1610-1643)broke the power nobles and Protestants by destroying walled cities and castlesUsed the middle class for government jobs.Challenged Hapsburg power by intervening Thirty Year War |
Louis XVI | assumed full control at age 23.Worked long hours to strengthen FranceRestored economy via mechanismBuilder of the palace of Versailles |
Ferdinand II | |
Thirty Years war | |