Absolutism Study Guide Define the following key concepts and terms: Sovereignty Totalitarianism Absolutism Mercantilism Republicanism

Constitutionalism Cabinet government French classicism Quixotic Commonwealth Identify and explain the significance of each of the following people and terms: The French intendants Sully Paulette Fronde Cardinal Richelieu Richelieus generalites The French Academy Louis XIV of France Versailles Moliere Racine Poussin Count-Duke of Olivares

Dutch Estates General Dutch East India Company Peace of Utrecht Cabal of Charles II Instrument of Government Puritans Oliver Cromwell James II of England English Bill of Rights John Churchill Phillip II of Spain Explain what each of these men believed about the placement of authority within society. Cardinal Richelieu James I of England Thomas Hobbes Louis XIV of France John Locke Sully Explain what the following events were and why they were important. Revocation of the Edict of Nantes Scottish revolt of 1640 War of Spanish Succession Glorious Revolution English Civil War 1642 1649 Test your understanding of the chapter by providing the correct answers. What is the highest executive office of the Dutch republic?

Who was Louis XIVs able minister of finance? During the age of economic growth in Spain, how were religious orders in the country affected? How would you describe the War of Spanish Succession from the perspective of Louis XIV of France? Who was the Englishman who inflicted defeat on Louis XIV at Blenheim? Who was the Archbishop who sought to enforce Anglican unity in England and Scotland? Who made this statement From where do the merchants profits come except from his own diligence and industry. ? Major Political Ideas What are the major characteristics of absolutism and how does it, as a political system, differ from totalitarianism?

What is constitutionalism? What is the source of power within a constitutional state? How does constitutionalism differ from absolutism?

1649 England declared itself a commonwealth, or republican form of government. What is a republican state? Where does power reside in such a state?