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World History Absolutism Study Guide

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How is absolutism defined?

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How is absolutism defined?

The form of govt in which all power is vested in a single ruler

What is the theory of Divine Right?

The belief that god granted monarchs with the power to rule

What are causes of Absolutism?

Decline in Federalism; Loss in church authority; Growth of national kingdoms; Rise of cities; Support of middle class; Religious/territorial conflicts; Revolts by peasants and nobles; Growth of national armies; Need for higher taxes

What are the effects of Absolutism?

Strict religious and social regulations; Loss of nobility power; Tight economic control; Large building projects; Westernization of Russia; Political reform; Impact on development of U.S. Democracy; Political revolution in france

Who were the Boyars? how did absolute rulers in Russian keep their power in check?

They were Russian nobles. Kept their power in check by seizing their land and placing them under the kings control.