Word meanings:
Nation State = A country with people of the same nationality and only one central ruler or government.

Absolute Monarch = A king or queen who has absolute power.

Democratic Government = A government which is controlled by the people.

Armada = Spanish Navy.

Puritans = Strict protestants who disliked gambling, music, decorations and things that were not religious.

Royalists = People who supported the king during the English Civil War.

Cavalry = Soldiers who ride horses.

Bloodshed = Violence, murder.

Divine Right = The right of kings to rule however they pleased. Given to them by god.

Bill Of Rights = A law which gives people certain freedoms

To compile = To put together many pieces of writing

Benevolent = Kind or Generous

Despot = A ruler who has complete power

Veto = A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal

Levy = Impose

Stripped of = To take something away from someone

Republic = A state where supreme power is held by the common people or representatives they elect

Feudal System = The king ruled alone with the help of nobles and bishops