Two Models of European Political Development

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Two Models of European Political Development

• Briana Anderson
• Juan Gamon
• A.P. European History
• p.8

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What were the two models?

• Parliamentary monarchy political absolutism.
  England claimed the first and France, the second.
  Both models resulted from the historical
  developments and political personalities that
  molded each nation during the 17th century.

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What was the cause and effects of the two models?

• The political forces that led to the creation
  of theses two models had arisen from military
  concerns. In the 16th century, changes in the
  military sharply increased the cost of warfare.
  Since monarchs couldnt afford the growing
  expenses, they sought new revenues. Only
  monarchies that succeeded in building a secure
  financial base achieved absolute rule. The French
  monarchy monarchy succeeded in this effort while
  the English monarchy failed. That success and
  failure led to the two models of government that
  shaped political development in Europe.

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What were the ins and outs of both models?

• The English monarchy would have to govern
  through Parliament and the French monarchy would
  avoid dealing with national political
  institutions that could limit its authority. At
  the beginning of the 17th century, the English
  monarchy was strong. Parliament met only when the
  monarch summoned it to provide financial support.
  France on the other hand, was emerging from the
  turmoil of its religious wars.