Conflict and Absolutism Ch 5 sec 2 Reading Flashcard

Front

What was the belief, held by many European monarchs, that the king received power and was only responsible to God?

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Divine Right of Kings

Front

Who were the group of English Protestants that were inspired by John Calvin and pushed for more reforms of the Church of England?

Back

Puritans

Front

Who was the leader of the New Model Army in England that challenged the absolute rule of Charles I and eventually had him executed?

Back

Oliver Cromwell

Front

Which of the following is the term for the group of people who supported the New Model Army? Flatheads, Roundheads, Bigheads, Pinheads

Back

Roundheads

Front

After being ruled by a military dictatorship for a brief time, England returned to what type of government in 1658?

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Monarchy

Front

The English Parliament was upset when James II became King in 1685 because James was a follower of what religion?

Back

Catholicism

Front

When Parliament invited William of Orange to invade England and take the throne this was called what?

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The Glorious Revolution

Front

The philosophy of John Locke that stated people have rights to life, liberty and property is called?

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Natural Rights Philosophy

Front

Who was the philosopher who believed people were cruel and needed a leader with absolute power to maintain order?

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Thomas Hobbes

Front

What is the term for the political idea that people follow rules in exchange for security and order?

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Social Contract