Absolutism and Enlightenment Flashcard

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What is absolutism?

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A political system where a ruler holds total power.

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What is divine right?

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The belief that monarchs receive their power directly from God.

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Who were the couple that were brought in by the English Parliament to rule as King and Queen of England?

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William III and Mary II

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What movement will William III and Mary II become known for?

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The Glorious Revolution

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What important document was signed under the rule of William III and Mary II?

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The English Bill of Rights

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Why was the English Bill of Rights important - what did it establish in England?

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It established a constitutional monarchy.

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Who was the king that built the palace of Versailles in France?

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Louis XIV

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Louis XIV also took the symbol of the _______________ to represent him.

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Sun

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What was the Enlightenment?

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A cultural movement emphasizing reason and individualism.

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Who were the Enlightenment thinkers and what did they believe?

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They were philosophers who believed in reason, science, and individual rights.