New Monarchs
Definition
New Monarchs were European rulers who unified their respective nations, creating stable and centralized governments during late 15th century. They reduced the power of nobility and often secured their power through taxation, military force or by gaining control over the church.
Analogy
Imagine your school's student council before elections - chaotic with different factions vying for control. Now imagine after elections when one group wins majority seats - they unify policies, reduce infighting (nobility) and secure resources (taxation). That's what New Monarchs did on a larger scale!
Related terms
Centralization: The process by which activities involving planning and decision-making within an organization are concentrated at a single point.
Feudalism: A social system that existed in Europe during Middle Ages where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for loyalty & service.
Divine Right Theory: Doctrine that kings derive their authority from God, not from their subjects.
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Practice Questions (8)
- What economic policy did most new monarchs adopt during this period?
- Which of the following characterizes the rule of new monarchs in Europe from 1450 to 1648?
- During this period, what was a major reform made by ‘New Monarchs’ to raise revenue for their kingdoms?
- How did 'New Monarchs' typically manage religious matters in their realms between these years?
- How did the rule of Ivan III differ significantly from other "new monarchs" in Europe?
- What allowed new monarchs to increase their power during this period?
- What development mainly allowed new monarchs in Europe during the late medieval period to consolidate power?
- How did the New Monarchs most significantly alter domestic policy during this period?
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