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Absolutism

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Absolutism Unrestrained monarchical power
Divine Right The belief that a monarch's right to rule is bestowed upon him by God himself.
Enlightened Absolutism rulers tried to use Enlightenment ideas while maintaining royal powers
King Louis XIV Enlightened ruler of France. Shrank the beaureaucracy, increased trade, reduced debt and codified law.
Frederick William I of Prussia Doubled the size of the Prussian army.
Frederick II of Prussia Inspired by Voltaire. Abolished use of torture, granted limited freedom of speech and press, complete religious tolerance
Maria Theresa of Austria Centralized Austrian Empire - strengthened power of the state
Joseph II of Austria Abolished serfdom, eliminated the death penalty, established the principle of equality of all before the law, enacted religious reforms (including religious tolerance)
Czar Peter the Great of Russia Modernized the Russian Army, introduced Western (modern) dress(Beard Tax),. Known for reform and modernization ,
Catherine II of Russia Inspired by Diderot.
Catherine the Great Chapioned the arts and expanded Russsian territory
Enlightened Absolutism was used to… Collect more taxes Create armies Wage war Gain more power
War of Austrian Succession
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