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A Puritan member of the lesser gentry, he organized a “New Model Army”. His army defeated the cavaliers.

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Oliver Cromwell

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King of Spain

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Charles I

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Modernizes Russia
• Took throne in 1682, 10 yrs old
• Learned from Western Europe, policy of westernization, ideas, culture and technology

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Peter the Great

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Took reins of power from ineffective rulers and Russian nobles independence as Peter the Great left no heir. Reorganized provincial government, Codified laws.

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Catherine the Great

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adoption of western ideas, technology, and culture

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Westernization

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distribution of military and economic power that prevents any one nation from becoming too strong.

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Balance of Power

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government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s powers

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Limited Monarchy

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parliamentary advisors to the king who originally met in a small room.

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Cabinet

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government in which ruling power belongs to a few people

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Oligarchy

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reduction in the number of people in an area

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Depopulation

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soldier serving in a foreign army for pay

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Mercenaries