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1 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

2 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

3 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

4 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

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