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THE ANCIEN RÉGIME - Coggle Diagram
THE ANCIEN RÉGIME
Key aspects of the feudal system were modified
The bourgeoisie became wealthier and more powerful
Humanism developed
The idea that human beings are the centre of the Universe
New forms of skilled craftsmanship and increased trade created a more open economy
There were advances in science and philosophy
Monarchs became more powerful
New artistic styles appeared
The politics of the Ancien Régime
Spain
Its power began to decline during the reigns of the Lesser Hapsburgs
England
Oliver Cromwell
He became a Parliamentarian commander in 1649, when a republic was established
Charles II
The absolute monarchy was re-established under his control
Charles I
He faced opposition from Parliament when he tried to become an absolute monarch
He was defeated and executed
James II
In 1688 tensions between Parliament and him led to the Glorious Revolution
William of Orange
He swore to uphold the Bill of Rights
A parliamentary monarchy was created under his rule
In 1707, the parliaments of England and Scotland became the United Kingdom of Great Britain
The parliament was divided into two chambers
House of Lords
Represented the nobility and clergy
House of Commons
Represented the rest of the population
France
Louis XIV of France exerted his authority in various ways
He controlled the government
He intervened in the economy
He did not call the Estates General
Absolute monarchy came to predominate in Western Europe
Ancien Régime
17th and 18th centuries
Some transformations took place
political
economic
social
It brought about the start of the Modern Age
