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The Rise of Absolute Monarchies (1400’s-1700’s)

The Rise of Absolute Monarchies (1400’s-1700’s). First things first… What is an Absolute Monarchy? Absolute = All Powerful Monarch = King or Queen Absolute Monarch= An all-powerful king or queen Also, kings and queens handed their power down to their children.

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The Rise of Absolute Monarchies (1400’s-1700’s)

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  1. The Rise of Absolute Monarchies(1400’s-1700’s)

  2. First things first… • What is an Absolute Monarchy? Absolute = All Powerful Monarch = King or Queen Absolute Monarch= An all-powerful king or queen Also, kings and queens handed their power down to their children. It was a line of succession that stayed in the family

  3. Characteristics of Absolute Monarchs It’s GREAT to be the King! “I am the state” • They made all the laws • They were NOT subject to the laws.

  4. They Ruled by “Divine Right” • They believed that they derived their right to rule directly from GOD. • Accountable only to GOD. • Not the people!

  5. Accumulated Vast Sums of Wealth • How…? • By seizing new territories in the New World and the Far East • Expanding trade overseas and within Europe • Taxing the growing wealth of their people

  6. They used their wealth to build LARGE, PERMANENT ARMIES! • No more need to depend on feudal contracts with their vassals • These armies were loyal to the King, NOT to the Country!

  7. NOW WHAT??? They used these armies to wage war against each other of course!

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