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Absolutism

Absolutism. Absolutism. Absolute Monarchy- King or queen believe they have ALL power in society Divine Right- God gives authority to rule. Absolutism in Spain. Philip II- Claimed 1/4- 1/5 of all the money in the empire

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Absolutism

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  1. Absolutism

  2. Absolutism • Absolute Monarchy- King or queen believe they have ALL power in society • Divine Right- God gives authority to rule

  3. Absolutism in Spain • Philip II- • Claimed 1/4- 1/5 of all the money in the empire • Launched the Spanish Armada (1588)- defended Catholicism in Protestant England

  4. Absolutism in France • Louis XIV • Excluded nobles from Council • Controlled central government himself • Increased power of tax collectors • Cancelled the Edict of Nantes

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