Enlightened Absolutism and Balance of Power

What is enlightened absolutism?

• A form of government in which an absolute monarch rules with the goal of promoting Enlightenment ideals and reforms.

• A form of government in which a monarch rules without any restrictions or limitations.

• A form of government in which the monarch is chosen by the people through democratic elections.

• A form of government in which the monarch rules with the goal of suppressing Enlightenment ideals and reforms.

Who were some famous proponents of enlightened absolutism?

• Louis XIV, Peter the Great, Elizabeth I

• Napoleon Bonaparte, Ivan the Terrible, Mary Queen of Scots

• George III, Louis XVI, Charles I

• Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great, Joseph II

What were the main principles of enlightened absolutism?

• Belief in the ruler's authority to oppress the people, use of propaganda and censorship in governing, and rejection of reforms

• Belief in the ruler's responsibility to accumulate wealth, use of superstition and tradition in governing, and resistance to change

• Belief in the ruler's divine right to rule, use of military force to maintain power, and suppression of individual freedoms

• Belief in the ruler's responsibility to promote the welfare of the people, use of reason and rationality in governing, and implementation of reforms

How did enlightened absolutism differ from traditional absolutism?

• Enlightened absolutism rejected Enlightenment ideas and reforms.

• Enlightened absolutism focused solely on religious reforms and ignored other aspects of governance.

• Enlightened absolutism maintained the traditional ruling system without any changes.

• Enlightened absolutism incorporated Enlightenment ideas and reforms into the ruling system.

What role did religion play in enlightened absolutism?

• Religion was used to justify absolute power and maintain social order.

• Religion had no influence on enlightened absolutism.

• Religion was used to promote individual freedoms and rights.

• Religion was used to challenge the authority of absolute rulers.

What were some key achievements of enlightened absolutist rulers?

• Imposed heavy taxes and burdens on the lower classes

• Enforced strict censorship and limited freedom of speech and press

• Suppressed rebellions and protests through violent means

• Implemented reforms to improve the lives of their subjects, promoted education, religious tolerance, and economic development.

What is the balance of power?

• The balance of power is the concentration of power in one entity.

• The balance of power is the absence of power.

• The balance of power is the transfer of power from one entity to another.

• The balance of power is the distribution of power among different entities.

Why was the balance of power important in international relations?

• To prevent any one country from becoming too powerful and dominating others, ensuring stability and deterring aggression.

• To establish a global government

• To encourage cultural exchange and cooperation

• To promote economic growth and development

How did the balance of power contribute to stability in Europe?

• The balance of power allowed one country to dominate the others, leading to instability in Europe.

• The balance of power prevented any one country from becoming too powerful and dominating the others, ensuring stability in Europe.

• The balance of power led to constant conflicts and wars in Europe, resulting in instability.

• The balance of power had no impact on stability in Europe.

What were some challenges to maintaining the balance of power?

• Lack of communication between nations

• Equal distribution of resources

• Lack of desire for dominance

• Competition between nations, shifting alliances, unequal distribution of resources, and the desire for dominance.