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WHII.6b Absolute Monarchs

WHII.6b Absolute Monarchs. Age of Absolutism. The Age of Absolutism takes it name from a series of European monarchs Increased the power of their central governments Characteristics of absolute monarchies: Centralization of power Concept of rule by divine right

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WHII.6b Absolute Monarchs

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  1. WHII.6bAbsolute Monarchs

  2. Age of Absolutism • The Age of Absolutism takes it name from a series of European monarchs • Increased the power of their central governments • Characteristics of absolute monarchies: • Centralization of power • Concept of rule by divine right • Belief that a monarch gets his or her power from God

  3. France, Prussia, Russia

  4. Absolute Monarchs • Louis XIV • France • Revoked the Edict of Nantes • Build Palace of Versailles to show royal power • Controlled rigid class system • 3 estates

  5. Absolute Monarchs • Frederick the Great • Prussia • Emphasis on military power • Started 7 years war against Austria

  6. Absolute Monarchs • Peter the Great • Russia • Westernized Russia • Made it more like Europe • Ex. No beards

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