World - Absolute Monarchy

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Divine Right of Kings

Doctrine that states that the right of ruling comes from God and not people's consent

Absolute Monarchy

A government in which the king or queen has absolute power.

Constitutional Monarchy

A form of government in which the king retains his position as head of state, while sharing power with an elected legislature

Famously said "I am the state!"

Versailles Palace

Royal palace built during the reign of Louis XIV that became the most impressive palace in all of Europe.

Colonies in America

Made Spain rich

Leader of Spain who waged war to defend Spanish possessions and Catholicism

defeated in an attempt to invade England

William of Orange

Won independence for Netherlands

Not united until 1870's

Peter the Great

Absolute Monarch of Russia

Constitutional Monarchy

System used in England where King and Parliament shared power

Ruler of England when the Pilgrims arrived in America

Oliver Cromwell

winner of English Civil War who acted like a dictator

return of the monarchy in England

Gloruis Revolution

Removal of Charles II from English thrown

William and Mary

Ruled England and shared power with Parliament

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