Question | Answer |
Define Absolute Monarchy | A government that is run by one person who holds all power and authority.
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List the 4 key characteristics of an Absolute Monarchy. | 1. One person rules, 2. Rules for life, 3. Passed down by bloodline, 4. The ruler has complete control
| Who was the most "absolute" ruler of France? | Louis XIV
| King Louis XIV's Nickname | The Sun King
| What was the best example of King Louis XIV's use of absolute power? | Building the Palace of Versailles
| What was the Estates General? | Representatives who advised the French monarchs and represented the different groups of people.
| What were the three "estates" in the Estates-General? | First estate=clergy, Second estate=nobility, Third estate=common people
| A privilege that exists due to the virtue of natural law. | Natural Right
| A privilege that exists due to being a citizen of a country. | Civil Right
| Explain the Social Contract Theory | Agreement between the people
| Explain the responsibilities of the government according to Enlightenment thinkers | Protect rights, work for the people
| What events had a profound influence on the French Revolution? | Enlightenment, American Revolution
| What was the National Assembly? | The third assembly formed to overcome the miss representation of the Estates-General
| What was the Tennis Court Oath? | Oath taken by the third estate at an indoor tennis court
| What issues was France facing that lead to the French Revolution? | Financial issues, food shortages, etc. |