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The French Revolution had demonstrated to the various peoples of Europe that governments controlled by the people, and not ruled over by monarchs could prevail in Europe. People wanted a greater say in their government and increasing liberalism. By contrast, the monarchs after the Congress of Vienna wanted to return to the pre-Revolutionary atmosphere in Europe and serve as absolute rulers. This confrontation of political wills set the two groups squarely against each other.
The Magna Carta was the key factor in Europe that lead to limiting the power of government.
all of Europe has had a great benefit from the enlighentment. it began the revolution that lasted from1688 - 1689. It set a stage for change. They were granted a bill of rights, trial by jury and changed from absolute monarchy to constitutional (limited) monarchy. Enlightenment is another word for change. it was a period in time in the mid 1700s when people used reason in all aspects of society.
After the 17th century, the power of monarchs in Europe began to shift significantly due to the rise of constitutionalism and the decline of absolute monarchy. Events like the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution led to the establishment of parliamentary systems that limited royal authority. Meanwhile, the Enlightenment fostered ideas of individual rights and governance, prompting challenges to monarchs' unchecked power. This period ultimately laid the groundwork for modern democracy and the idea of government accountability.
the had a system of don't know the English word) leenmanschap it meant that the king had knights who he had given the right to control certain pieces of land in exchange for tax and the promise that if there was a war the knight would come with an army to aid the king. these knight became the counts and dukes etc. and had knight to serve them.
He made their crowns.
what was life like fo the common european when absolute monarchs ruled
Mercantilism was a very popular trend in government along with Absolute Monarchies when one person had total and absolute control. The also believed in the Divine Right, which means they believed that god chose who to rule. The biggest thing scientifically in Europe was the Enlightenment.
All the absolute monarchies in Europe have dissolved into some form of a democracy. Most of them transformed into Constitutional Monarchies, in which there is still a monarch that rules but they are accompanied by a parliament. There is one country in Europe that can still be considered a monarchy: the Vatican. The Pope is the ruler and thus labels the Vatican as an absolute monarchy, although the "monarch" is elected.
The French Revolution had demonstrated to the various peoples of Europe that governments controlled by the people, and not ruled over by monarchs could prevail in Europe. People wanted a greater say in their government and increasing liberalism. By contrast, the monarchs after the Congress of Vienna wanted to return to the pre-Revolutionary atmosphere in Europe and serve as absolute rulers. This confrontation of political wills set the two groups squarely against each other.
The monarchs of Europe believed that they were divinely chosen.
The dominant form of government in Europe after the Congress of Vienna was the absolute monarchy.
The most popular form of government was monarchy, or overall autocracy.
England developed a popular government by majority.
The rise of absolute monarchies and the development of centralized nation-states in Europe were influenced by several key events, including the decline of feudalism, the consolidation of power by monarchs, and the impact of the Renaissance and Reformation. The weakening of noble power due to wars and the need for strong, centralized governance led monarchs to assert greater control over their territories. Additionally, the growth of trade and a burgeoning middle class provided financial support for monarchs, enabling them to strengthen their authority. These factors combined to facilitate the emergence of powerful, centralized states under absolute rulers.
What is the absolute location of Andorra, Europe?
APEX: Charlemagne