1. Absolute Monarchs become the dominant form of government in Europe
The Reformation weakens the Catholic Church’s power
Wealth from the Age of Exploration goes to absolute monarchs

2. He controls everything in the country
There are no checks or balances to the king
The kings will is law
He controls everything in the country

3. Absolute Monarchs Rule by Divine Right
They are appointed by birth to rule
They receive their right to rule from God himself
Going against the monarch meant going against God

4. Here are four examples of absolute monarchs in Europe
Phillip II of Spain
Louis XIV of France
Peter the Great of Russia
Maria Theresa of Austria