New Monarchies from 1450 to 1648
Benjamin Wright
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This study guide covers the rise of new monarchies in Europe, focusing on the centralization of power through tax collection, standing armies, and religious reforms. It examines how monarchs moved away from feudalism and utilized townspeople. The English Reformation is highlighted, including Henry VIII's break with the Catholic Church and establishment of the Church of England, and the spread of Protestant ideals.
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#👑 The Rise of New Monarchies
#Centralization of Power
- New monarchs emerged from the ashes of the Hundred Years' War and the Great Schism, ready to consolidate their power.
- They focused on building centralized governments by:
- Establishing monopolies on tax collection 💸
- Creating standing armies ⚔️
- Pushing for religious reforms to control religious practices
These monarchs shifted away from feudalism, relying more on townspeople for legal, diplomatic, and military expertise.
#⛪ Religious Reforms and Royal Power
- Henry VIII and Elizabeth I became famous for their religious reforms in England.
- English Reformation:
- Henry VIII's desire for a divorce led to the break with the Catholic Church.
- He dissolved monasteries and created the Church of England.
- This move spread Protestant ideals across England and Europe.
Remember Henry VIII's break with the Church using the mnemonic: "H.E. Divorced, Dissolved, Declared"
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