Chapter 12: Absolutism and Revolution (1550-1850)

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key figures and concepts of the age of Absolutism and Revolution from 1550 to 1850.

Divine Right

Fight to rule from God

Absolute Monarchy

Ruled with unlimited power

Charles V

Inherited the Netherlands and named king of Spain

Philip II

Given control divine right

Spanish Armada

Fleet of ships defeated by England

Elizabeth I

Increased overseas trade and expanded the navy

Edict of Nantes

Religious tolerance for Huguenots

Cardinal Richelieu

Kept Habsburg from dominating and strengthened office

Louis XIV

Absolute monarch who ruled for 72 years and is associated with Versailles

Palace at Versailles

The residence built by Louis XIV

James I

King known for the King James Bible

Charles I

Son of James who signed the Petition of rights

Cavaliers vs. Roundheads

The opposing sides of the English Civil War

Oliver Cromwell

Ruled the commonwealth and was hated by Catholics

Limited Monarchy

A system where the king does not hold all power

Maria Theresa

Leader who sought help from Hungary against Fedrick 11

Peter the Great

Ruler who wanted a sea port and focused on Westernization

Westernization

The process to become like the west practiced by Peter

Boyars

Land owning nobles

Catherine the Great

Split Poland and allowed Freedom to upper class