The Rise of Absolutism & Constitutionalism. Time Period? ca 1589 – 1725 Essentially, remember: THE...

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The Rise of Absolutism & Constitutionalism

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Page 1: The Rise of Absolutism & Constitutionalism. Time Period? ca 1589 – 1725 Essentially, remember: THE 17 TH CENTURY.

The Rise of Absolutism & Constitutionalism

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Time Period?

ca 1589 – 1725

Essentially, remember:

THE 17TH CENTURY

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The Big Question:

In whose hands does SOVEREIGNTY lie?

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2 different answers:ABSOLUTISM

monarch has absolute authority over gov’t. & people

based on divine right

≠ totalitarianism

France, Spain, Austria, Prussia, Russia

CONSTITUTIONALISM

balance b/t authority of gov’t. & people’s rights

constitution (written or unwritten)monarchical or republican

≠ democracy

England, Dutch Republic

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Why the 17th c.? Context?

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Common Obstacles

1. lack of communication/road infrastructure2. lack of census info3. small bureaucracies4. cultural/linguistic differences5. competition for power (ex. nobles)

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Common Achievements

1. greater taxation2. growth in armies3. larger, more efficient bureaucracies4. increased ability to compel subjects’

obedience