Absolute Monarchs become the dominant form of government in Europe

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Absolute Monarchs become the dominant form of government in Europe The Reformation weakens the Catholic Church’s power Wealth from the Age of Exploration goes to absolute monarchs

He controls everything in the country There are no checks or balances to the king The kings will is law He controls everything in the country

Absolute Monarchs Rule by Divine Right They are appointed by birth to rule They receive their right to rule from God himself Going against the monarch meant going against God

Here are four examples of absolute monarchs in Europe Phillip II of Spain Louis XIV of France Peter the Great of Russia Maria Theresa of Austria