is for Absolutism

Absolutism was a system where a single ruler held complete power without any restrictions or limits.

is for English Bill of Rights

The English Bill of Rights is an act that the Parliament of England passed on December 16, 1689. It was made to separate powers and limit the powers of the king and queen.

Constitutionalism was the idea that government powers should be limited by laws and or defined by a constitution that establishes the framework for the government.

is for Constitutionalism

is for Divine Right of Kings

The Divine Right of Kings was an old idea that kings were chosen by God to rule, meaning they answered only to God, and not to the people.

is for Encomienda

The Encomienda system was a system where Spanish explorers and settlers were given control over a specific area and the Indigenous people living there. 

is for Fronde

The Fronde was a series of civil wars in France where nobles and citizens rebelled against the growing power of the monarchy.

is for Glorious Revolution

The Glorious Revolution was when English leaders replaced Catholic King James II with his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband, William the Orange. It was completely bloodless.

is for Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who had a pessimistic view on human nature. He wrote Leviathan and supported absolutism through social contract theory.

is for Interregnum

The Interregnum was the period between King Charles I and King Charles II where there was no king on the throne. Oliver Cromwell ruled England during this time as "Lord Protector".

is for Jean Baptiste Colbert

Jean Baptiste Colbert was the Finance Minister for King Louis XIV and he is known for transforming the economy through mercantilism.

is for King James I

King James I was the first Stuart king of England. He authorized a new English translation of the Bible, survived the "Gunpowder Plot" and believed in the Divine Right of Kings.

is for Louis XIII

Louis XIII was the King of France from 1610-1643. He partnered with Cardinal Richelieu, established absolute power, and reduced noble influence.

is for Mercantilism

Mercantilism is an economic system where nations tried to sell more than what they brought from other countries.

is for New Model Army

The New Model Army was a military force formed by Parliament during the English Civil War to fight against King Charles I. It was led by Oliver Cromwell.

is for Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell was a military and political leader who led Parliament (The New Model Army) to victory during the English Civil War.

is for Parliament

Parliament won against the monarchy during the English Civil War. They wanted to limit royal power and assert parliamentary authority.