HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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oligarchy
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absolutism
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democracy
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glasnost
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Detailed explanation-1: -The idea that a king was God’s chosen representative reached its greatest extent in the 1600s. Britain’s kings James I and Charles I believed strongly in the divine right of kings. These kings and others in Europe tried to control both the government and the church.
Detailed explanation-2: -The English philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, wrote in the 1600s that a powerful monarch, or king or queen, was the best way to unify a nation. Hobbes believed that kings were justified in assuming absolute power because only they could maintain order in a society.
Detailed explanation-3: -Absolute Monarchy was a Government with a sovereign leader who came into power by marriage or offspring; they had complete control with no limitations from constitution or law. They were considered the head of state and head of Government.
Detailed explanation-4: -Ruler holds unlimited power. Individuals owe their loyalty to the crown. Ruler encourages industry and trade to increase income. Controls taxes. Ruler dominates the upper classes. Shows off their power/looks, expensive, precious materials. More items