Unit 5 SPICE and Vocab Review

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Political reason for Absolutism theory?

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Having one ruler is a fast and efficient way of governing.

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Conservative thinkers wanted traditional governance to remain.

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They wanted the traditional old ways of governing to remain.

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Liberal thinkers wanted a new way of governing.

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They desired a new way of governing.

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Conservative in politics means:

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Keep the laws the same.

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Liberal in politics means:

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Change the laws a lot.

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Major political positive of absolute rule?

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Laws were made quickly and efficiently.

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Social reason for Absolutism:

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Breakdown of society led to a desire for a strong ruler.

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Conservative thinkers' societal goal?

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They wanted society to maintain the same social class structure.

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Liberal thinkers desired social mobility based on merit.

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Social mobility based on merit.

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Social reasons for Absolutism:

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Religious wars and social revolts pushed monarchs to take complete control.