Flashcards: Evolution of Monarchy and Democratic Revolutions — 24 cards

French Monarchy — key period?

Reign of François I, 1515-1547

Weakening of royal power — cause?

Religious wars and noble conflicts

Edict of Nantes — purpose?

Religious tolerance and peace

Reign of Louis XIV — characteristic?

Personal rule and centralization

Colbert's policies — focus?

Mercantilism and economic control

Bill of Rights — enacted?

1689, limits royal power

Power sharing — concept?

Balance between king and Parliament

Enlightenment thinkers — role?

Promoted reason and individual rights

Voltaire — main work?

Lettres philosophiques, 1734

Declaration of Independence — date?

July 4, 1776

George Washington — role?

Led independence, first U.S. president

English Revolutions — outcome?

Limited royal power, established parliamentary regime

Reign of François I — significance?

Centralized royal authority, Renaissance patronage

Noble ambitions — effect?

Fronde uprising, challenge to royal power

Restoration under Henri IV — aim?

Re-establish royal authority and stability

Louis XIV — reforms?

Absolute monarchy, divine right, centralization

Colbert's impact — result?

Strengthened economy, royal control

Enlightenment — influence?

Inspired revolutions, challenged monarchy

Voltaire's critique?

French institutions, advocating tolerance

American Revolution — ideas?

Liberty, equality, natural rights

George Washington — significance?

Led revolution, first U.S. president

English Civil War — cause?

Conflict over royal authority

Bill of Rights — effect?

Parliamentary sovereignty, limited monarchy

Revolutions — key lesson?

Limits on absolute power, rights protection