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Causes Church loses power after the Reformation… Great wealth from colonies… Large armies from constant war… …All lead to rulers with total power
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Great wealth from New World colonies King of Spain Great wealth from New World colonies Uses Catholic Inquisition to maintain power Claims Divine Right – his power comes directly from God lukerosa@gmail.com
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Tudor King of England Breaks with the Catholic Church in order to gain a divorce Eventually has 6 marriages His daughter Elizabeth developed the Anglican Church
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Bourbon King of France Called “The Sun King” States “L’estat cest moi!” – “I am the state!” Builds the Palace of Versailles
2,300 Rooms 550,000 sq. ft. 6,000 paintings 2,000 sculptures
The Hall of Mirrors
The King’s Bedroom
The Queen’s Bedroom
The Royal Chapel
The Gardens
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Czar of Russia Westernizes Russia More like Europe Simpler alphabet First newspapers New capital – St. Petersburg
1. Which of King Henry VIII’s marriages lasted the longest? 2. Why did Henry VIII have so many marriages?