Absolutism Latest Update Graded A

Absolutism Latest Update Graded A Absolutism A form of government, usually hereditary monarchy, in which the ruler has no legal limits on his or her power. Time Period of Absolutism 3 Key Components of Absolutism Strong Central Government, Strong Military, and Mercantilism Charles V's Grandparents King Ferdinand and Queen Elizabeth of Spain Charles V Aunt Cathrine of Argon Mary I married who? Phillip II Why did Charles V give up and divide the Hapsburg throne? He thought it was too big to be ran by just one man Phillip II Religion Catholic Name given to time period that Phillip II ruled Spain Golden Age Phillip II spread ____ and tried to end _____ Spread - Catholicism End - Protestantism First Bourbon Monarch Henry IV Huguenots French Protestants Divine Right The Kings belief he has the right from God to rule Louis XIV nickname The Sun King How did Louis XIV kept the French nobles happy? Repealed the Edict of Nantes Louis XIV 3 failures Tax System, Religious Beliefs, Expansion Policy Estates General French Congress Dominant Religion Catholic Thirty Years War Document that ended the French/Indian War and 7 years war? Peace of Westphaila Ruling monarchy of Prussia Hohenzollern Family Russian name for king Czar What religion did Russians follow? Eastern Orthodox Name given to Russian nobles Boyars