Topic 5.1 - Absolutism Flashcards
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absolutism
a political system in which a rule claims to hold total power
divine right
belief that the power of monarchs comes from God is absolute
Louis XIV
he gained land, built roads and canals for transportation and built an impactful army
Versailles
the place powerful subjects came to find favors and offices for themselves
Puritans
protestants in England inspired by Calvinist ideas
King James 1
Elizabeth’s cousin; King during the protestant and was a Catholic figure; believed in divine right
Charles 1
James 1 son; signed the Petition of right but then later ignores it
Petition of Right
placed limits on the King’s ability to levy taxes, imprision citizens without cause, quarter troops, and institute martial law
English Civil War
supports of Kings vs regulars
Cavaliers (Royalists)
supported King Charles 1 in the English Civil War
Roundheads
supporters of the Parliament
Oliver Cromwell
a skilled cavalry general
commonwealth
a nation, state, or political unit founded on law and united by agreement for and by the people
Charles II
the son of Charles 1
The Restoration
when King Charles II returned for exile.
James II
Charles II younger brother
William & Mary of Orange
William: prince of Netherlands
Mary: James II daughter
they changed the religion
Glorious Revolution
the events leading up to getting rid of James ii; got rid of the King without killing; created the Constitutional monarchy
constitutional monarchy
when the monarch shares power with a constitution
natural rights
the rights with which people are born
