Modern World History Study Set
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Philip II
King of Spain who ruled as an absolute monarch; used the Inquisition to enforce his religious policy; despite New World riches, Spain was bankrupt at the end of his reign
Henry VIII
King of England who ruled as an absolute monarch; his desire to divorce his first wife led to a conflict with the pope, England's break with the Roman Catholic Church, and the creation of the Church of England
Elizabeth I
Queen of England; she was an absolute monarch and is considered to be one of the most successful rulers of all time; died w/o an heir after ruling for 44 years
Divine Right of Kings
Doctrine that states that the right of ruling comes from God and not people's consent
James I
1st Stuart King; believed in divine right and was often at odds with Parliament
Gunpowder Plot
A conspiracy in 1605 in England to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament to avenge the persecution of Catholics in England
Charles I
Struggles with Parliament resulted in civil war and ultimately his execution in 1649
Petition of Right
Claimed that Kings could not levy taxes without approval from Parliament.