European Monarchies: Absolute vs. Constitutional

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to European monarchies and governance.

Absolute Monarchy

A form of government where the monarch has complete and total power, not limited by a constitution or representative body.

Constitutional Monarchy

A system of governance in which a king or queen acts as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.

Spanish Armada

A naval fleet sent by Philip II of Spain to invade England, resulting in a significant defeat for Spain.

Act of Uniformity

A law in England that enforced standardized Protestant worship practices, crucial for establishing the Church of England's authority.

The Glorious Revolution

A bloodless revolution where William of Orange and Mary ascended to the English throne, establishing a constitutional monarchy.

Mercantilism

An economic policy aimed at increasing a nation's wealth by regulating trade and making the nation self-sufficient.

Louis XIV

Known as the Sun King, he exemplified absolute monarchy in France, revoking the Edict of Nantes and constructing the Palace of Versailles.

Colbert's Economic Policies

Economic strategies employed by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, focusing on mercantilism to strengthen France's economy.

Peter the Great

Russian monarch who modernized Russia by travel to the West and implementing reforms in various social and cultural aspects.

Roundheads

Supporters of Parliament in the English Civil War, opposing King Charles I and his royalist supporters, the Cavaliers.