Why would absolute monarchs claim divine right?

To justify their authority to rule

What was one reason for Spain's decline in power?

The fight against Protestantism led to costly wars.

How did Charles V and Philip II expand the Spanish state?

They fought wars and tried to expand Catholicism.

How did Catherine succeed where Peter the Great's legacy?

She won a warm-water port for Russia.

What is the main feature of a constitutional government?

Its power is defined and limited by law.

What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?

To keep nobles under the control of the king

In order to protect liberty, Montesquieu proposed what?

Government be divided into separate branches.

Adam Smith favored an economic system in which…

Prices were determined by supply and demand.

How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?

It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.

In what way did George III impact the British government?

He tried to make Parliament bend to his will.

Why did colonists resent the new taxes imposed by Parliament after 1763?

Because the colonists did not have a say in Parliament

Why was the Battle of Saratoga a turning point in the American Revolution?

It persuaded other nations to ally themselves with the American colonists.

With which of the following statements would a framer of the U.S. Constitution disagree? Government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people.

A framer of the U.S. Constitution would disagree with the statement that government works best when it gives unlimited rights and freedoms to its people.

What factors helped Britain become a global power? Options: Isolationist foreign policy, Weak military alliances, Limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion, Limited agricultural production

Limited trade restrictions, location, territorial expansion

Which of the following influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence? Military strategies from the Revolutionary War., Economic theories of the 18th century., Locke's idea of popular sovereignty, Religious doctrines of the time.

Locke's idea of popular sovereignty

Jacques Necker angered the First and Second Estates by proposing that?

Taxes on clergy and nobles be raised.

Besides financial reform, what else drove the Third Estate to declare itself a National Assembly?

The Third Estate wanted political and social reform.

Why was the Bastille an important symbol to the French?

It represented the social injustice of the ancient regime

What was the significance of the Paris Commune?

It could rally the citizens of Paris for protests.

Who were the Jacobins?

Radical members of the Legislative Assembly who supported republican principles

How did radicals such as Robespierre justify the use of terror?

They sought to preserve the republic from its enemies.

Which of the following was most responsible for Napoleon's rise to power? Economic reforms in Britain, Support from the monarchy, Influence of the Enlightenment thinkers, His reputation as a military leader

His reputation as a military leader

How did the English Civil War change England's government?

It led to the creation of a republic.

Catherine the Great built on Peter the Great's accomplishments by

Acquiring new territory and expanding serfdom.

What was the impact of the English Bill of Rights on the development of democracy in England?

It gave Parliament essential powers independent of the monarchy.

Why was James I resistant to working with Parliament?

He believed in the absolute power of kings.

How did the Scientific Revolution lead to the Enlightenment?

It encouraged people to use reason to solve problems.

A key component of the U.S. government under the Constitution is

The separation of powers among different branches of government.

The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to

Protect each individual's natural rights.

The chief goal of the Congress of Vienna was to

Preserve peace through a balance of power.

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What was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution?

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England became a limited monarchy.

2.

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Which is an example of Peter the Great's legacy?

Back

He expanded Russian territory.

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How did Philip II influence the art of Spain's golden age?

Back

He provided financial support to artists.

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Why did Charles V have difficulty governing his empire?

Back

Hapsburg lands were spread out over too wide an area.

5.

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Why did Louis XIV appoint attendants?

Back

To extend royal authority throughout France

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What was the main reason Elizabeth I worked with Parliament?

Back

She needed to raise funds.

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How did Henry IV help reunite France after the Wars of Religion?

Back

He converted to Catholicism, but granted rights to the Huguenots.

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