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Agricultural society
Absolute Monarchs
Chapter 17 Section 1
World History
Old Regime
Strict Class System
My symbol of power is the Bishop's hands
King's right to rule given by God
All of King's decisions sanctified by God
and therefore unquestionable.
So King's rule not subject to any earthly
powers - not even the church.
My symbol of power
is the scepter
Nobles were also in charge
of the justice system.
Nobles lived a life of leisure and luxury. They lived in extravagant homes and dressed in sumptuous clothing.
Nobles enjoyed many privileges of station (example: titles, land, the right to exact labor and taxes from the peasants and artisans who worked on their lands, and the right to vote. Often they were exempt from national taxes)
The symbol of power
for nobles was the sword
Officially recognized Church
Due to increased trade, some businessmen and merchants were becoming very wealthy but they were still considered part of the peasant class.
Policy of strong monarchs was called
mercantilism - all trade was for the benefit of the state
Peasants were responsible for paying taxes to their king, taxes to their lords, serving on road and work crews and tithing to the church. Many were poor and illiterate.
New Ideas =
Enlightenment!
Effects of
Enlightenment
Ideas
Political Thought
Social Thought
Economic Thought
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
"The divine right of husbands, like the divine right of kings, may, it is hoped, in this enlightened age, be contested without danger."
Kepler
Enlightenment Ideas Spread
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traveled in disguise
religious equality
ended censorship
abolished serfdom
reforms ended
after his death
equality and liberty
abolished torture
religious tolerance
charter of rights for nobles
criticized serfdom
expanded power
expanded empire
stronger monarchy
student of Voltaire
religious tolerance
disdain for torture
the power of reason
and observation
Francis Bacon
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