Comparison: Age of Absolutism and Constitutionalism - AP European History
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Who was the 'Sun King' of France?
Who was the 'Sun King' of France?
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Louis XIV. Epitome of absolute monarchy in 17th-century Europe.
Louis XIV. Epitome of absolute monarchy in 17th-century Europe.
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What document limits the power of government in the Netherlands?
What document limits the power of government in the Netherlands?
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The Union of Utrecht. Created Dutch confederation with limited central authority.
The Union of Utrecht. Created Dutch confederation with limited central authority.
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Which absolute monarch built the Palace of Versailles?
Which absolute monarch built the Palace of Versailles?
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Louis XIV. Created symbol of absolute royal power and authority.
Louis XIV. Created symbol of absolute royal power and authority.
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What was the primary legislative body in France under Louis XIV?
What was the primary legislative body in France under Louis XIV?
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The Estates-General. Representative assembly that Louis XIV rarely convened.
The Estates-General. Representative assembly that Louis XIV rarely convened.
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What did the Edict of Nantes grant before its revocation?
What did the Edict of Nantes grant before its revocation?
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Religious freedom to Huguenots. Protestant rights revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.
Religious freedom to Huguenots. Protestant rights revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.
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Which political thinker argued for a 'social contract'?
Which political thinker argued for a 'social contract'?
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John Locke. Theorized government by consent of the governed.
John Locke. Theorized government by consent of the governed.
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What did the Petition of Right (1628) demand from the monarchy?
What did the Petition of Right (1628) demand from the monarchy?
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No taxation without Parliament's consent. Required parliamentary approval for royal taxation.
No taxation without Parliament's consent. Required parliamentary approval for royal taxation.
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What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Westphalia?
What was a major consequence of the Treaty of Westphalia?
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Recognition of state sovereignty. Established principle of non-interference in domestic affairs.
Recognition of state sovereignty. Established principle of non-interference in domestic affairs.
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Which monarch's reign is known as the 'Restoration' in England?
Which monarch's reign is known as the 'Restoration' in England?
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Charles II. Returned monarchy after Cromwell's commonwealth period.
Charles II. Returned monarchy after Cromwell's commonwealth period.
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Identify one principle of the English Bill of Rights.
Identify one principle of the English Bill of Rights.
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Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. Protected individual rights against government abuse.
Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. Protected individual rights against government abuse.
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What sparked the English Civil War?
What sparked the English Civil War?
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Conflict between the monarchy and Parliament. Struggle between royal authority and parliamentary power.
Conflict between the monarchy and Parliament. Struggle between royal authority and parliamentary power.
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What was the purpose of the Palace of Versailles?
What was the purpose of the Palace of Versailles?
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To display the power and grandeur of the French monarchy. Symbol of absolute royal power and centralized authority.
To display the power and grandeur of the French monarchy. Symbol of absolute royal power and centralized authority.
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What event signaled the rise of parliamentary power in England?
What event signaled the rise of parliamentary power in England?
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The Glorious Revolution. Bloodless coup establishing parliamentary supremacy over monarchy.
The Glorious Revolution. Bloodless coup establishing parliamentary supremacy over monarchy.
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Which philosopher advocated for separation of powers?
Which philosopher advocated for separation of powers?
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Montesquieu. Promoted checks and balances in government structure.
Montesquieu. Promoted checks and balances in government structure.
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What is one key feature of a constitutional monarchy?
What is one key feature of a constitutional monarchy?
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Monarch acts as head of state within legal limits. Ceremonial ruler bound by constitutional constraints.
Monarch acts as head of state within legal limits. Ceremonial ruler bound by constitutional constraints.
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Who was the first monarch after the English Restoration?
Who was the first monarch after the English Restoration?
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Charles II. Restored monarchy after republican Interregnum ended.
Charles II. Restored monarchy after republican Interregnum ended.
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Name the English document that limited the power of the monarchy in 1689.
Name the English document that limited the power of the monarchy in 1689.
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The Bill of Rights. Established constitutional monarchy after Glorious Revolution.
The Bill of Rights. Established constitutional monarchy after Glorious Revolution.
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Which monarch is a prominent example of absolutism in France?
Which monarch is a prominent example of absolutism in France?
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Louis XIV. Known as the 'Sun King' who ruled France absolutely.
Louis XIV. Known as the 'Sun King' who ruled France absolutely.
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Identify a key characteristic of constitutionalism.
Identify a key characteristic of constitutionalism.
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Limited government power by law or a constitution. Rules and laws restrict government authority.
Limited government power by law or a constitution. Rules and laws restrict government authority.
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What is absolutism in the context of European history?
What is absolutism in the context of European history?
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A system where the monarch holds total power over the state. Monarch has unchecked authority over all state affairs.
A system where the monarch holds total power over the state. Monarch has unchecked authority over all state affairs.
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What was the significance of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?
What was the significance of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?
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Ensured legal protection against unlawful imprisonment. Protected citizens from arbitrary detention by authorities.
Ensured legal protection against unlawful imprisonment. Protected citizens from arbitrary detention by authorities.
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Which form of government did Thomas Hobbes support?
Which form of government did Thomas Hobbes support?
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Absolute monarchy. Believed strong monarchy necessary to prevent chaos.
Absolute monarchy. Believed strong monarchy necessary to prevent chaos.
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What was a key cause of the English Civil War?
What was a key cause of the English Civil War?
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Disputes over authority between King and Parliament. Constitutional crisis over taxation and religious policies.
Disputes over authority between King and Parliament. Constitutional crisis over taxation and religious policies.
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What was Oliver Cromwell's title during his rule?
What was Oliver Cromwell's title during his rule?
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Lord Protector. Military dictator during England's republican period.
Lord Protector. Military dictator during England's republican period.
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Which document formally ended the rule of absolute monarchy in England?
Which document formally ended the rule of absolute monarchy in England?
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The Bill of Rights (1689). Codified constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy.
The Bill of Rights (1689). Codified constitutional monarchy and parliamentary supremacy.
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What event marked the beginning of the English Commonwealth?
What event marked the beginning of the English Commonwealth?
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Execution of Charles I. Ended monarchy and established republican government.
Execution of Charles I. Ended monarchy and established republican government.
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Who were the main opponents in the English Civil War?
Who were the main opponents in the English Civil War?
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Royalists vs. Parliamentarians. King's supporters versus Parliament's constitutional forces.
Royalists vs. Parliamentarians. King's supporters versus Parliament's constitutional forces.
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What was the name of the assembly called by Charles I in 1640?
What was the name of the assembly called by Charles I in 1640?
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The Long Parliament. Sat continuously challenging Charles I's authority.
The Long Parliament. Sat continuously challenging Charles I's authority.
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Identify a significant effect of the Glorious Revolution.
Identify a significant effect of the Glorious Revolution.
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Established a constitutional monarchy in England. Limited royal power through parliamentary supremacy.
Established a constitutional monarchy in England. Limited royal power through parliamentary supremacy.
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What principle did the Peace of Westphalia establish?
What principle did the Peace of Westphalia establish?
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The principle of national sovereignty. States control internal affairs without external interference.
The principle of national sovereignty. States control internal affairs without external interference.
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