Absolutism thru French Revolution

Known as the Sun King, he was an absolute monarch that completely controlled France. One of his greatest accomplishments was the building of the palace at Versailles.

king of France during the French Revolution-executed for treason by the National Convention

Italian navigator who discovered the New World in the service of Spain while looking for a route to Asia

Originally, African slaves were brought to the Americas to supply labor for the

Set the Line of Demarcation which was a boundary to define Spanish (west of line) and Portuguese (east of line) possessions in the Americas.

A voyage that brought enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to North America and the West Indies

This was the first person to lead an expedition that circumnavigated the world

The first permanent English settlement in North America, found in East Virginia

French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river in Canada and laid claim to the region for France

King of Spain, married to Queen Mary I of England;he was the most powerful monarch in Europe until 1588 when his armada was defeated

he succeeded the childless Elizabeth Divine right of kings, absolutist, Abandons the parliament, and alienates the puritans

the idea that monarchs are God's representatives on earth and are therefore answerable only to God.

Phillip II of Spain

English military, political, and religious figure who led the Parliament to victory in the English Civil War ( and called for the execution of Charles I. As lord protector of England (1653-1658) he ruled as a virtual dictator.

A form of government, usually hereditary monarchy, in which the ruler has no legal limits on his or her power.