Absolutism Was Only One Possible Form of Government in Seventeenth-Century

question 17

Essay

Absolutism was only one possible form of government in seventeenth-century Europe. A number of other kingdoms developed systems of limited monarchy. How did limited monarchy develop in the seventeenth century?

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Definitions:

Colony

A territory under the immediate political control of a state, distinct from the sovereign territory of that state.

Joint Chiefs of Staff

A body of senior uniformed leaders in the United States Department of Defense who advise the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council on military matters.

Korea

A peninsula in East Asia, divided into North and South Korea, each with distinct governments and systems.

Strategic Value

The importance or utility of something in achieving a plan, goal, or objective, especially in a competitive or challenging environment.