Unit 1 Absolutism

Absolute monarchies

Monarchies with extensive sovereign power above the state

Divine right of kings

Belief that monarchs are granted the right to rule by God

England Absolutism

Historical period including Henry VIII, Mary Tudor, and Elizabeth I

France

Country with a goal of strengthening through absolute monarchy under Louis XIV

Fronde Rebellion

Revolts against taxes and nobility in France

Revoke Edict of Nantes

Decision to end religious tolerance for Huguenots in France

Jean-Baptise Colbert

Finance minister under Louis XIV who used mercantilist policies

HRE

Holy Roman Empire, ruled by Charles V

Peace of Augsburg

Agreement allowing German states to choose their religion

Russia

Country under Peter the Great focusing on westernization and modernization

Great Northern War

Conflict where Russia fought Sweden for control of the Baltics

St Petersburg

Russian capital built by Peter the Great for trade and European influence

Prussia

Region with absolute rule under Frederick William and a disciplined military