Absolutism and Constitutionalism in European History

What are the two innovations in government that dominated Europe during this period?

• Absolutism and constitutionalism

• Feudalism and mercantilism

• Monarchy and democracy

• Protestantism and Catholicism

What factors led to the rise of absolutist states?

• Weakened influence of the Catholic Church and expanding merchant classes

• Strong influence of the Catholic Church and declining merchant classes

• Political decentralization and religious conflicts

• Lack of interest in religious warfare and economic instability

Who is considered the poster boy for absolutism?

• Louis XIV of France

• Peter the Great of Russia

• Charles I of England

• Oliver Cromwell of England

What event in France set the stage for Louis XIV to become an all-powerful monarch?

• The Fronde rebellion

• The Peace of Westphalia

• The English Civil War

• The Glorious Revolution

How did Louis XIV consolidate power under himself?

• Through the intendant system and the construction of the Palace of Versailles

• By revoking the Edict of Nantes and imposing strict religious conformity

• Through military expansion and mercantilist policies

• By implementing political and religious reforms

Who was the ruler of Russia that introduced reforms to modernize the country?

• Peter the Great

• Louis XIV

• Charles I

• Oliver Cromwell

What were some of the reforms introduced by Peter the Great?

• Political reform, religious reform, and cultural reform

• Economic reform, military reform, and educational reform

• Social reform, agricultural reform, and judicial reform

• Technological reform, diplomatic reform, and administrative reform

What was the outcome of the English Civil War?

• The execution of Charles I and the establishment of a republic

• The restoration of the monarchy and the rise of Oliver Cromwell

• The victory of the Parliament and the implementation of constitutionalism

• The division of England into multiple independent states

What was the name of the military dictatorship established in England after the civil war?

• The Protectorate

• The Commonwealth

• The Restoration

• The Rump Parliament

Who was the ruler of England during the Restoration period?

• Charles II

• James II

• Oliver Cromwell

• Oliver Cromwell