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Chapter 12 Vocab
French Revolution, Enlightenment, Absolutism
Term | Definition |
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Absolute Monarchy | complete control over the government and lives of our people |
Divine Right | authority to rule was given by God |
Elector | one of 7 German princes who would choose the Holy Roman Emperor |
Autocrat | one who rules with unlimited authority |
Puritan | dissenter who clashed with the church of England |
English Bill of Rights | limited the power of the monarchy and prevented any Roman Catholic from sitting on the throne |
Federal Republic | power is divided between the national government and the states |
Estates | social classes in France |
Limited Monarchy | system where English rulers had to obey the laws and govern with Parliament |
Prime Minister | the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons |
Natural Law | unchanging human principles that govern all human conduct |
Social Contract | give up your freedoms to enter an organized society because life is brutish |
Natural Rights | rights everyone is born with such as life, liberty, and property |
Laissez Faire | this is trade with little government interference |
Napoleon | military hero with brilliant victories for France |
Guerilla Warfare | hit and run raids, ambush attacks |