Absolutism
What happens when all power is places in the hands of one rule?
Absolutism!!!!
If rulers claimed absolute authority, why did people begin to question everything they were taught?
Scientific Revolution!!
If reason could explain the universe, could it also improve government and society?
Enlightenment!!
What happens when enlightenment ideas collide with inequality and economic hardships?
French Revolution!!
How many children do I REALLY have?
9 (Because Francois stole my wife!!)
What does stability come from?
absolute rule!!
What century did people start to challenge beliefs?
the 18th century!!!
What was the enlightenment?
What led to heavy taxation on peasants?
Debt!!
Who stole my wife?
Francois
What is the idea that a ruler is elected from God?
Divine Right!!
Thinkers promoted knowledge through what?
Observation and experimentation!!
Enlightenment thinkers argued what?
Government should be guided by reason or rational principles rather than tradition!!
What was the Storming of the Bastille towards the people?
A symbolic act against royal tyranny!!
Who did my wife leave me for?
Francois (sideEYE)
What weakened Spain during the 17th century?
Bankrupt government!!
Nicolaus Copernicus introduced what?
Heliocentric model!!
Who believed people are born with natural rights?
John Locke!!
What showed the power of the people's voices?
The beheading of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette!!
Who got beheaded?
Francois
What is it called when absolute rulers wanted to modernize their rule with Enlightenment ideas while keeping their absolutism?
Enlightened despots!!
Who later supported Nicolaus Copernicus?
Galileo Galilei!!
Who was Voltaire?
The dude who defended freedom of speech and religion!!
Who took over after the revolution and led France into many wars?
Napoleon Bonaparte!!
Who did my wife leave me for after Francois?
Napoleon Bonaparte!! (He's better than Francois)