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Absolute Monarchies in Austria-Hungary & Prussia. Warm Up: Define 1. divine right 2. absolute monarch. Definitions. 1. Divine Right: . Belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God . 2. Absolute Monarch :.
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Absolute Monarchiesin Austria-Hungary& Prussia Warm Up: Define 1. divine right 2. absolute monarch
Definitions 1. Divine Right: Belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God. 2. Absolute Monarch: Ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people he or she governs.
Absolute Monarchies in Europe 1550-1800 • Spain • France • England • Austria • Prussia • Russia
Absolute Monarchies in Europe1550-1800 From World History: Connections to Today Prentice Hall, 2003
Austria – Maria Theresa r.1740 - 1780 • Absolute monarch of Austria • Fought Frederick II of Prussia for control of Hungary and Silesia • Reorganized the government • Enlightened Despot • Eased tax burden on her people • Gave more rights to her subjects • Gave birth to 16 children while in power
Prussia – Frederick IIr.1740-1786 • Absolute ruler of Prussia (Germany) • Attacked Austria, sparking the War of Austrian Succession • Unified Prussia, part of the Holy Roman Empire, into one nation