Triennial Act (1641) Jean Colbert's mercantilist policies consumer culture Rise of insurance

80 Years War (1568-1648) New Model Army Divine Right of Kings War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1713)

Monarchs consolidating all state power under themselves in order to advance the needs of their own state 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 Said by Louis the 14th, the absolute ruler of france After the peace of Westphalia, wars were fought to maintain the balance of power instead of over religion

Jean Colbert, king Louis 14th’s finance minister implemented mercantilist policies to reduce France’s debt, improve domestic industry, expand colonial holdings, and created a favorable balance of trade. King Louis 14 wars undid these improvement Doctrine that states that the right of ruling comes from God and not people's consent 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 A document passed by the House of Commons during the Long Parliament that required Parliament to be summoned at least once every three years.

Battle of Vienna (1683) English Bill of Rights (1689) Jean Colbert's mercantilist policies Hugenots flee France