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Absolute Monarchs and Enlightened Absolutist

Absolute Monarchy Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy where the power of the monarch is not limited by laws or a constitution. Rule with Divine Right- selected by God to rule. Answers to no one

Enlightened Absolutist rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining their full royal powers Enlightenment- thinking about the individual rights of people and breaking with tradition.

Limited Monarchy a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

Absolute Monarchs It’s good to be the King!!!

Peter the Great- Russia Westernized Russia –made it more like West Europe….No beards Established St. Petersburg “Window to Europe” Serfdom (people bound to the land) continues

James II of England Dissolved (got rid of it) Parliament (body that makes laws) Imprisoned people that didn’t agree with him

Enlightened Absolutists You can have some right….but I’m still in charge!!

Frederick the Great of Prussia

Joseph II of Austria

Catherine the Great of Russia