Absolutism and Constitutionalism
What type of government was established in England following the Glorious Revolution?
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Absolute Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
Which fiscal policy was most likely influenced by absolutist monarchies seeking to bolster their economy following military expenditures from constant warfare during this period?
Establishing free trade agreements with neighboring countries to promote mutual prosperity despite potential short-term losses for local businesses.
Deregulating financial markets fully with hopes that increased competition would naturally replenish state treasuries drained by war efforts over time.
Implementing high tariffs on imported goods to encourage domestic production and increase royal revenues through taxation while protecting native industries.
Reducing taxes across all sectors uniformly, aiming to spur general consumption without regard for specific strategic industries or royal finances.
In what way did absolutist rulers typically manipulate religious institutions to consolidate their power?
Absolute monarchs generally promoted religious tolerance widely as a means to decrease dissent from minority faiths within their kingdoms.
They usually disbanded state-affiliated churches, endorsing secularization efforts that would later inspire Enlightenment thinkers.
Most absolutist rulers relinquished control over church affairs entirely, respecting spiritual domains separate from temporal ones.
They aligned with or controlled national churches to legitimize their rule through divine right doctrines or similar concepts.
What was a common characteristic of government during the Age of Constitutionalism in Europe?
Divine right of kings
Limited royal authority
Unlimited royal authority
Complete abolition of monarchy
Religious diversity and pluralism increased during which historical period?
Age of Constitutionalism
Age of Absolutism
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Which trade network most contributed to the wealth and power of absolute monarchs during this period?
Intra-European river trade networks along Danube and Rhine rivers.
Land-based Silk Road connecting China with Middle East and Europe.
Indian Ocean trade between East Africa, Arabia, India, Southeast Asia.
Trans-Atlantic trade routes between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
What could potentially be an alternative outcome for France if Louis XIV's reign did not establish absolute monarchy?
France could have transformed into a republic much earlier than it did in reality.
French colonies may not rebel leading to a larger French Empire worldwide today.
A form of constitutional monarchy similar to Britain might have developed sooner.
It could lead to an immediate revolution overthrowing the entire monarchical system.

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How would Europe likely be affected if Habsburg Spain maintained its status as a superpower beyond the seventeenth century?
The Reformation may spread more rapidly across Europe under their Catholic influence.
The balance of power may be significantly altered, delaying or preventing other powers from rising prominently such as France or Britain.
The enlightenment era could have been postponed due to Spain's firm religious stance during this period.
Russia might emerge as the most influential European power given their eastern location and expansive size.
Which document set precedent for constitutional monarchy in England?
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
English Bill of Rights
The Treaty Of Versailles
Which European country is associated with the development of constitutional monarchy during the Age of Absolutism and Constitutionalism?
Spain
Austria
England
France