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What events led to the rise of absolute monarchies and the development of centralized nation-states in Europe?
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Did the absolute monarchies bring advantages or disadvantages to European life?
Absolute monarchies served a societal need when they were instituted and were replaced when they were no longer able meet the new societal changes that arose in the pre modern era. The absolute monarchies were an improvement over the chaos that followed the fall of the Roman Empire and the subsequent dark ages. One need only compare the development of medieval France and that of the neighboring territories of the Holy Roman Empire to see the advantages of centralized power in restoring the conditions necessary for economic growth and the advancement of culture. The rise of civil society under the stability cultivated by the successful monarchies led to more complex societies with needs which could no longer be met by a single ruler. Some absolute monarchies transitioned into constitutional monarchies which continue to this day. Others resisted the transition in power leading to often violent revolutions which served their societies less well.
Did the enlightenment help or hurt the efforts of absolute monarchies in their drive to maintain and extend their power in their respective countries?
The Enlightenment posed a challenge to absolute monarchies by promoting ideas of individual rights, reason, and enlightenment. This philosophical movement questioned the legitimacy of absolute rule and advocated for democracy and the separation of powers. While some monarchs embraced Enlightenment ideas to strengthen their rule, overall, the movement undermined the traditional authority of absolute monarchies.
Describe the decision - making role of citizens in countries that are dictatorships and in coutries that are absolute monarchies?
Describe the decision-making role of citizens in countries that are dictatorships and in countries that are absolute monarchies.
What countries still have absolute monarchies today?
Saudi Arabia
What are is the purpose of an absolute monarchies?
To completely control a society/people.
Who supported absolute monarchies?
a French philosopher: Thomas Hobbes
What replaced absolute monarchies that was equivalent to that system of government?
Dictatorship
What ways were Prussia and Austria were similar?
They both were absolute monarchies.
How are constitutional monarchies and absolute monarchies alike and different?
i don't know the way that they are alike, but the absolute the ruler can legally do whatever he/she wants, but as the constitutional, the ruler is bound by the constitution and it's laws.
What monarchies were absolute monarchies?
As of 5 August 2010, several nations continue to employ absolute monarchy as a system of government:BruneiOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaSwazilandVatican CityHowever, Vatican City can also be described as a theocracy.
What was the status of people in absolute monarchies?
In an absolute monarchy ordinary people have to be uncomplaining, loyal and obedient subjects.
Which diagram accurately reflects how historical society influenced the modern US government?
European absolute monarchies - led to the development of modern nation state - Apex
