Absolutism and Constitutionalism
What might have been an economic consequence for Europe if Spain had implemented successful mercantilist policies during the late 17th century?
It would cause immediate economic decline in Spain due to increased competition with British and Dutch trading companies.
Enhanced Spanish industrial output and reduced reliance on gold and silver imports could alter trade balances favoring Britain and France.
Successful mercantilist policies in Spain would not significantly affect its economy or those of other European states.
Spain's adoption of mercantilism would lead to an earlier onset of laissez-faire economics throughout Europe.
What primarily accounts for differing assessments among historians regarding Louis XIV's use of absolutism to strengthen France?
Inconsistent records from Louis XIV’s court officials detailing daily governance.
Varied evaluations of the long-term impact of absolutism on French society and Europe.
Different understandings of Louis XIV’s foreign policy objectives during his reign.
Discrepancy in historical evidence about France’s fiscal policies under Louis XIV.
What major shift occurred in Europe's economic domain during this period?
Shift from capitalism to socialism.
Adoption of mercantilism throughout all European nations.
Abandonment of gold standard for currency valuation.
Transition from feudal economy to a capitalist one.
What term describes a system where land is exchanged for military service and loyalty during the feudal period in Europe?
Mercantilism
Capitalism
Feudalism
Absolutism
Which key trend of the Romantic period had a significant impact on literature, music, art and philosophy?
Valuing emotion and nature over reason and industrialization
Rejection of religious beliefs
Avoiding themes about individual freedom
Embracing absolute monarchy
Which underlying cause is most responsible for divergent scholarly opinions about the success of Peter the Great’s reforms in Russia?
Conflicting reports about living conditions for Russian peasants pre- and post-reforms.
Uncertain data concerning Russia's economic growth rate during Peter’s rule compared to other periods.
Ambiguous descriptions by contemporaries regarding Peter's personality and leadership style.
Interpretations rooted in varied ideological perspectives regarding modernization and Westernization efforts by an autocratic ruler.
How might the political landscape of Europe have been altered if the Fronde had successfully limited the power of the French monarchy in the mid-17th century?
Absolutism would likely still rise in France as other European powers adopted similar governmental reforms.
The Fronde's success would not significantly impact France or its neighbors' political structures or dynamics.
The development of a more decentralized political system in France could have weakened absolutist trends across Europe.
Other nations would quickly intervene militarily to restore absolute monarchy, leaving no long-term effects.

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What characterized Prussia's approach to state-building during this period?
Enlightened Despotism
Militarism
Mercantilism
Absolutism
What was the main purpose of Voltaire's "Candide" during the Enlightenment period?
To argue against the scientific advancements of his time.
To advocate for the preservation of feudalism.
To promote the French monarchy's absolute rule.
To satirize societal norms and criticize institutionalized religion.
What ideology did Adam Smith argue for in his book, "The Wealth of Nations"?
Economic liberalism
Socialism
Communism
Mercantilism