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A system of government where a ruler holds complete authority.

Belief that a monarch's authority comes directly from God, justifying absolute power.

Spanish monarchs centralizing power and expanding the empire through wealth from the Americas.

A French king known as the Sun King, epitomized absolutism with extensive powers and a large palace.

Church court that persecuted non-Catholics in Spain, forcing conversions and expulsions.

Grandson of Ferdinand and Isabella, king of Spain from 1519-1556, a significant figure in early absolutism.

Son of Charles V, king of Spain from 1556-1598, who strengthened the Spanish empire and the Catholic Church.

France replacing Spain as the most powerful European nation by the late 1600s, ruled by absolute monarchs like Louis XIV.

Louis XIV called himself the "Sun-King" to demonstrate his belief in absolute monarchy, where the king holds all power and is the central figure of the kingdom.

A 1215 document that limited the power of the English King by guaranteeing certain rights to the barons, the first written document to limit royal power.

A law-making body in England composed of nobles, clergy, knights, and townspeople, which shared power with the King, beginning in 1295.

The Church of England established by Henry VIII after breaking away from the Catholic Church.

Strengthened England's navy, expanded trade, and established England as a wealthy nation.

England successfully resisted the consolidation of royal power, unlike other nations.

English religious reformers who sought to purify the Church of England, eliminating Catholic influence.

Charles I's rule faced problems stemming from imprisonment of enemies without trials, heavy taxation, and conflict with the Puritans and Parliament, including dissolving Parliament.

Military commander who led Puritans, landowners, and manufacturers against King Charles I during the English Civil War.

Conflict between supporters of King Charles I (Cavaliers) and forces opposing him (Puritans, landowners, and manufacturers).

England's republic formed after the execution of King Charles I, led by Oliver Cromwell.

Title assumed by Oliver Cromwell in 1653, signifying his leadership and authority during the Commonwealth period.

Bloodless overthrow of King James II by Parliament, who invited William and Mary to take the throne.

Acts passed by Parliament to limit the power of the monarchy, establishing Parliament's supremacy.

Form of government where a legislative body limits the monarch's powers, as established in England after the Glorious Revolution.

Long-term and immediate factors that contributed to the rise of absolute monarchies in Europe.