Divine Right of Kings
Doctrine that states that the right of ruling comes from God and not people's consent
End of the English civl war
Oliver Cromwell captured King Charles I and did away with political opposition in parliament, and then had King Charles beheaded.
Conflict between the king, parliament, and other elites over their respective roles in the political structure
Triennial Act (1641)
A document passed by the House of Commons during the Long Parliament that required Parliament to be summoned at least once every three years.
Peace of Utrecht (1713)
The pact concluding the War of the Spanish Succession, forbidding the union of France with Spain. Maintained the balance of power in Europe.
consumer culture
After the peace of Westphalia, wars were fought to maintain the balance of power instead of over religion
What did the Palace of Versailles do?
King Louis the 14th relocated many nobles to his palace at Versailles where he could keep an eye on them and demand their loyalty.
Oliver Cromwells dictatorship
Held on to power at all costs and didn't give people the rights he had promised them
putting-out system
Before factories, goods during the Industrial Revolution were mainly made in peoples homes through the putting out system
Rump Parliament
The Cromwell-controlled Parliament that proclaimed England a republic and abolished the House of Lords and the monarchy.
Hugenots flee France
The protectorate
The republic in England established by Oliver Cromwell, though in reality, it was a military dictatorship
Agriculture Revolution (1600s-1800s)
Military impact of balance of power wars
Nations who expanded their military found themselves on the winning side of balance of power. Started an arms race as France, Sweden and others rapidly expanded their military after the 30 years war
The government is limited by the rule of law. The monarch had to share power.
Waterframe
spinning machine powered by water wheel, invented by Richard Arkwright
Peter the great's religious reform
William of Orange
Before becoming king of England with Mary, he led the Calvinist revolt against Spain in the Netherlands in the 80 years war
King Louis the 14th sent representatives of himself to implement his policies across France. Undermined the authority of local governors and the nobility
Glorious Revolution (1688)
Mary and William of orange offered the throne by parliament to replace James II (successor to Charles II), after he fled. Peaceful* transfer of power. Ended divine right of kings and English bill of rights
A war fought over the Spanish throne. Louis XIV wanted it for his grandson and fought a war against the Dutch, English, and the Holy Roman who wanted to maintain the balance of power.
Included provisions for parliament, not the monarch to levy taxes. Stipulated that when parliament made a law, it couldn't be overturned by the monarch
Puritans
A religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England.
Absolutism
Monarchs consolidating all state power under themselves in order to advance the needs of their own state
King Louis the 14th repealed the edict of Nantes
Wanted to promote religious unity to gain power
Jethro Tull's seed drill
The 30 years war weakened the influence of the Catholic Church and the growing merchant class wanted more stability.
New Model Army
Parliaments army in the English civl war led by Oliver Cromwell
Workers Guilds
