Republicanism.
Enlightenment
The Enlightenment valued reason and questioned the power of monarchs. The proliferation of Enlightenment ideals greatly influenced the creation of the United States.
Where did the Monarchs get there Power
Where did the Monarchs get there Power
they ruled by divine right
They were scared because with ideas of the enlightenment they would most likely lose their power if some were to be carried out. The enlightenment period questioned power of the church, nobility and the monarchs.
Absolute monarchs disliked Parliament because they viewed it as a challenge to their authority and power. They believed that their divine right to rule should not be questioned or constrained by a legislative body. Parliaments often sought to limit the monarch's powers, demand accountability, and represent the interests of the nobility and common people, which conflicted with the absolute rule that monarchs aimed to maintain. This tension often led to conflicts and power struggles between the monarchy and parliamentary institutions.
the power of absolute monarchs is unlimited
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The Enlightenment harmed the efforts of absolute monarchies to maintain their power. The Enlightenment reflected a time of personal and spiritual development, emphasizing elements of personal power over state control.