HISTORY
ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION
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“do not question government authority”
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“government should leave businesses alone”
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“countries should settle differences without war”
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“all men are created with natural rights”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Both achieved self-sufficiency for their state as an absolute monarch by attaining economic and cultural success.
Detailed explanation-2: -To consolidate his power over the nobility, Peter used a similar strategy as Louis XIV. Just as Louis removed the nobility from government positions and replaced them with intendants drawn from the commoners.
Detailed explanation-3: -Absolute monarchy is also called absolutism. A prime example of an absolute monarchy in French history includes King Louis XIV; he referred to himself as the title of Sun King. Peter the Great is an example of an absolute monarch in Russian history.
Detailed explanation-4: -– Louis XIV is the most powerful ruler in French history. – Hatred of Cardinal Mazarin, Louis’ minister while he was a boy, leads to riots. – Louis takes control of the government in 1661. – He appoints intendants-government agents-to collect taxes.