Vocab for class at Niceville HS. The list is chapter 16.
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| When sovereignty is embodied in the person of the ruler. | ||
| Possessing a monopoly over the instruments of justice. | ||
| Twentieth century phenomenon that seeks to direct all facets of a state's culture in the interest of the state. | ||
| Became President of the Council of Ministers and the first minister of the French crown. | ||
| Influenced by Richelieu to exult the French monarchy as the embodiment of the French state. | ||
| (1648-1653) Brutal civil wars that struck France during the reign of Louis XIII | ||
| Became a cardinal in 1641, succeeded Richelieu and dominated the power in French government. | ||
| Louis XIV had the longest reign in European history. Helped France to reach its peak of absolutist development. | ||
| King of France who ruled as an absolute monarch, even as a child. | ||
| An advisor to Louis XIV who proved himself a financial geius who managed the entire royal administration. | ||
| The philosophy that a state's strength depends upon its wealth. | ||
| Art, literature, and advancements of the age of Louis XIV. | ||
| French classical painter who painted the Rape of the Sabine Women, known as the greatest French painter of the 17th century. | ||
| Dutch prince invited to be king of England after 'The Glorious Revolution'. Joined League of Augsburg as a foe of Louis XIV. | ||
| French controller of finance who imposed the capitation of an annual poll tax. | ||
| Ended Louis XIV's attempts to gain military power and land. Marked the end of French expansionist policy. Ended the War of Spanish Succession. | ||
| Limitation of government by law, developed in times of absolutism. | ||
| Written by English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, maintained that sovereignty is ultimately derived from the people, who transfer it to the monarchy by implicit contract. | ||
| Archbishop of Canterbury, tried to impose elaborate ritual and rich ceremonies on all churches. Insisted on complete uniformity of the church and enforced it through the Court of High Commission. | ||
| As Lord Protector of England, he used his army to control the government and constituted military dictatorship. | ||
| Restored the English monarchy to Charles II, both Houses of Parliament were restored, established an Anglican church, courts of law and local government. | ||
| Believed people were born like blank slates and the environment shapes development (tabula rasa). Wrote "Essay Concerning Human Understanding" and "Second Treatise of Government". | ||
| Leading secular exponenet of absolutism and unlimited sovereignty of the state. Absolutism produced civil peace and rule of law. Tyranny is better than chaos. Claimed life was "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." | ||
| 1689, no law can be suspended by the king; no taxes raised; no army maintained except by parliamentary consent. Established after The Glorious Revolution. | ||
| Created by Cromwell. | ||
| Limited the power of Charles I of England. a) could not delcare martial law; b) could not collect taxes; c) could not imprison people without cause; d) soldiers could not be housed without consent. |
