Review: Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Revolutions (Intro)

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When a leader controls all aspects of society, including military, gov't., economy, and education, this is called . . .

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Absolute Monarchy

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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of divine right of kings?
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Monarchs would receive absolute power from their subjects in order to prevent chaos and war.
Kings were given their power by God and were in charge of the laws.
Monarchs had the right to create their own branch of Christianity for their entire nation.
Kings were given power to protect the natural rights of their subjects.

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Kings were given their power by God and were in charge of the laws.

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What king became France’s most powerful ruler and boasted, “I am the state?"

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King Louis XIV

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The person of the King is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on religion itself. Kings represent the divine majesty and have been appointed by Him (God) to carry out His purpose. This describes what time period?

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The Age of Absolutism

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Because of the Theory of Divine Right, Kings believed they had the same power as who?

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God

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According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

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Overthrow the government

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What did Thomas Hobbes believe?

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Humans were naturally cruel, selfish, and greedy and an Absolute Monarchy was necessary to maintain control of society.

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Who stated, "I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"?

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Voltaire

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This was an 18th century "mind movement" of individuals, aiming to apply reason and logic to all decisions.

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Enlightenment

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This individual's idea of Separation of Powers led to the governmental idea of the Three Branches of Government.

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Montesquieu