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THE ANCIEN REGIME
FEUDAL SYSTEM ASPECTS MODIFIED
Advances in science and philosophy
The bourgeoisie
wealthier
more powerful
new form style of
skilled craftsmanship
increased trade
Humanism developed
a new way of thinking
European monarch more powerful
absolute monarchy was establiseh
New artistic styles emerged
DEFINITION
political, economic and social transformation
the start of the modern age
is a period that covers 17th and 18th centuries
THE POLITICS OF THE ANCIEN RÉGIME
17th century
absolute monarchy predominate in Western Europe
crown had unlimited authority
was believed to come from God
Spain's power began to decline
reigns of the Lesser Hapsburgs
main cause of this decline
Spain's defeat in the Thirty Years' War
MODEL
Louis XIV of France
not call the Estates General
not limit his power
controlled the government
intervened in the economy
Parliamentary monarchy in England
Charles I rule as an absolute monarch
led to a civil war
Charles I was defeated and executed
a republic was established
After Cromwell's death
absolute monarchy was re-established
1688
tensions between Parliament and James II
Glorious Revolution
William of Orange
parliamentary monarchy
1707
parliaments of England and Scotland
United Kingdom of Great Britain
Parliament was divided
House of Lords
nobility and clergy
House of Commons
rest of the population
