Historical Terms and Figures

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Absolute Monarch

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A form of government in which a ruler has complete authority over the government and lives of the people he or she governs.

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Divine Right

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Idea that a ruler’s authority came directly from God.

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Armada

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Fleet of ships.

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Intendent

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An administrative official (such as a governor) especially under the French, Spanish, or Portuguese monarchies.

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Balance of Power

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

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Mercenary

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Soldier serving in a foreign country for pay.

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Depopulation

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Reduction in the number of people in an area.

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Dissenter

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Protestant whose views and opinions differed from those of the Church of England.

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Limited Monarchy

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Government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch's powers.

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Constitutional Government

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Government whose power is defined and limited by law.