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The Absolute Monarchs of Europe. Absolutism. Absolutism = belief that 1 ruler should hold power within a country Causes: War / Religious Conflict creates fear People wanted strong leaders / protection Effects: Limited spread of ideas / religious beliefs Taxes $$$.
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Absolutism • Absolutism = belief that 1 ruler should hold power within a country • Causes: • War / Religious Conflict creates fear • People wanted strong leaders / protection • Effects: • Limited spread of ideas / religious beliefs • Taxes $$$
Louis the 14th of France • Actions • Weakened powers of his nobles • Expanded / protected French Economy • Supported the Arts (Opera, Painting, Ballet) • Modernized France’s Army • France constantly at war • Lavish Lifestyle • Palace of Versailles ($2.5 billion)
Louis the 14th of France • Impact • France most powerful country in Europe • Expanded France’s Borders • Colonies in Europe and North America • France in debt ($250 million in 1715)
Peter the Great of Russia • Actions • Well educated • Modernized Russia’s Economy, Military, and Education system • Reduced power of nobles • Built St. Petersburg (110,000 people died in construction) • Had a violent temper • Heavily taxed Russian people
Peter the Great of Russia • Impact • Russia became a powerful European country • Advanced the role of women in Russia • Fought in expensive and costly wars • Destroyed many Russian traditions in order to modernize