is for Absolutism

A system of power where monarchs hold total power. Monarchs used this system to take total control over their kingdom.

is for Bourbon Dynasty

Ruling family of France that strengthened the royal power and shaped French absolutism.

is for Catholicism

Main religion in play during these time periods. A war between religions was caused because of this and affected many countries.

is for Divine Right of King

Monarchs believed that they were chosen by God to rule over a country. Because they believed this, they only listened to God and followed Gods orders.

is for Exploration

The Spanish exploration developed multiple new discoveries to the Europeans. This caused many developments in society and economically.

is for French Absolutism

Political system where French kings limited nobles and centralized power. They had total power over the area they ruled and limited many classes.

is for Gold

Wealth from the Americas brought economic development to the Europeans. Gold and silver also brought economic developments for the Dutch but than later caused inflation.

is for Habsburg Empire

Family that ruled Spain during the Golden Age. They also ruled multiple parts of Europe. They had multiple disputes with other countries as well. Mainly France

is for Inflation

The imports of silver and gold led to an abundance of money which led to increased prices. They, at first, caused great economic development but later plummeted due to over accumulation of it.

is for Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Finance Minister of Louis 14 and controlled taxes and trades. Expanded mercantilism throughout France to help the economy and completed against other countries like the Netherlands and England.

is for Kings Intendants

Royal officials in France who controlled taxes, enforced laws, and weakened the political power. They basically enforced what ever Louis XIV had told them to do and kept a eye on the country.

is for Louis XIV

The perfect example of a strong absolute ruler. Ruled over France for 72 years. He was known as the "Sun King" and was known for his strong absolute monarchy.

is for Mercantilism

An economic system where country's need to export more than they import to increase wealth. Jean Baptiste Colbert had increased the knowledge of this system.

is for Nobility

A social class whose political influence declined in France but remained powerful in Spain. They were exempted from many different citizen taxes and other privileges.

is for Oliver Cormwell

Oliver was a Puritan leader who led the Parliamentary army in the English Civil War, He later started ruling as Lord Protector and had the government was a military dictatorship.

is for Philip II

Spanish monarch whose involvement in wars, strained the Spanish economy. He was the most powerful ruler of this time and controlled a global empire.