University:
College of Central Florida
Course:
WOH2012 | World Civilizations I
Academic year:

2021
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90

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3
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fynegafn8ps

From 1689 to 1725, Russia was controlled by Peter the Great. Charles I was the second of James VI of Scotland. CONSTITUTIONAL .VS. ABSOLUTE MONARCHIES From 1689 to 1725, Russia was controlled by Peter the Great. He was dubbed an absolute monarch because he expanded the central government while simultaneously weakening the nobles. He had elevated Russia's power and turned it into a major European political force. He also established a Senate to oversee the states, as well as dividing Russia into numerous provinces to make it more effective. James VI of Scotland had two sons, Charles I and James VI. From 1925 until his death in 1649, Charles was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland. While attempting to generate royal revenue, Charles ran into numerous issues with the English Parliament. The Parliaments expected him to adopt their demands for a Constitutional monarchy after he was defeated in the First Civil War (1642-1645). The apex of the hierarchy was occupied by both Peter and Charles I. Peter the Great, who was an absolute monarch, ruled over Russia with absolute power. However, due to a constitution that limited his powers as monarch, Charles I, who had been a constitutional monarch, had very little control in the country. As a result, I can confidently assert that Peter the Great wielded far more power than Charles I. Without the consent of Parliament, the absolute king might pass any law. This meant he was free to do whatever he pleased for his country and was not bound by anyone or any rules. The constitutional king was obligated to listen to his country's parliament and constitutions.