English Civil War
Why wasn't Charles I an effective absolute monarch?
He was restricted by Parliament and beheaded.
List 2 Absolute Monarchs
Louis XIV
Peter the Great
Charles I
Frederick I
What was meant by the old regime?
old traditions and old ways of life.
What was the fundamental ideas associated with mercantile theory?
The idea of running your government with the money from mercantile products such as gold, silver, cotton, cocoa, sugar, tea, etc.
The __________ allowed for every member in a household to work. Women and kids also worked. The family was working in the same area.
Family Economy
What is the English Bill of Rights?
The Bill creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech.
What was one way Peter the Great westernized Russia?
Peter was not solely content with having a more European economy. He also implemented hardline social and cultural reforms to westernize the Russian elite. For example, the Russian nobility was forced to cut their traditional long beards and wear European-style dress.
What is the difference between "nobles of the sword" and "nobles of the robe"?
Under the Old Regime of France, the Nobles of the Robe were French aristocrats whose rank came from holding certain judicial or administrative posts (buying their title).
The Nobles of the Sword were the noblemen of the oldest class of nobility in France dating from the Middle Ages and the Early Modern periods and still arguably in existence by descent.
Who controlled trade in mercantilsm?
mother country.
Who believed that if a government didn't support an individuals rights, the individual can revolt?
life, liberty, property
John Locke
Name the succession of kings that are part of the Stuart Burger. Don't forget to add Oliver Cromwell.
James I
Charles I
Oliver Cromwell
Charles II
James II
What were the characteristics of an absolute monarch? (Name 3)
1) control nobility
2) control religion
3) used taxation to centralize government
4) created a large army
What is meant by the Enclosure Act?
Enclosure Acts. A series of United Kingdom Acts of Parliament which enclosed open fields and common land in the country, creating legal property rights to land that was previously considered common
What were 4 mercantilsm goals?
Gold & Silver
wealth of one nation was assumed
promoted conflicts as nations built large armies
seek trading monopolies over certain areas and markets.
Who were the two political parties during the English Civil War?
Roundheads and Cavaliers
Why was the Glorious Revolution called the "Glorious Revolution"?
The Glorious Revolution, also called the Revolution of 1688, occurred after William of Orange invaded England in November of 1688, pressuring James II to abdicate the throne of England to James II's daughter Mary, the heir presumptive. This was a PEACEFUL transition of power.
What was the Edict of Nantes and who revoked it?
The Edict of Fontainebleau (22 October 1685) was an edict issued by Louis XIV of France, also known as the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The Edict of Nantes (1598) had granted the Huguenots the right to practice their religion without persecution from the state.
Name the classes in a feudal society.
King, Nobles, Lords, Peasants
This was a chartered company that was the focus of Dutch Imperialism.
How did Louis XIV use the Palace of Versailles to control the nobility?
Louis XIV installed his royal court at Versailles. He required all the great nobility of France, to come live at Versailles for at least part of the year. This has the effect of reducing one major threat to his power - Nobility. ... It weakened the nobles by accustoming them to opulance and decadent activity.
What led to the English Civil War?
The main reason for the English Civil war was that: The Parliamentarians demanded that some of the king's power be transferred to them, which angered the Royalists. The king, Charles I believed he was ruler because of Divine Right and was only answerable to God. He did not believe in the power of Parliament.
Which political philosophy was Bousset associated with?
Divine Right
The Commercial Revolution was a period of European economic expansion, which began in the 16th century. The catalyst for this expansion was Europe's discovery and colonization of the Americas. As trade routes grew between the New World colonies and Old World Europe, the European continent was transformed.
What were the names of 2 wars that were fought in the 1700's that involved European powers?
War of Jenkin's Ear
War of Austrian Succession
7 Year's War
American Revolution
What was the Fronde?
The Fronde, French La Fronde, series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653, during the rule of Louis XIV.Fronde, 1648–53, series of outbreaks during the minority of King Louis XIV, caused by the efforts of the Parlement of Paris (the chief judiciary body) to limit the growing authority of the crown; by the personal ambitions of discontented nobles; and by the grievances of the people against the financial burdens