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absolutism |
Absolutism is the idea that a monarch has complete / unlimited power over a country.
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tyranny |
Tyranny is a cruel / unreasonable / unfair use of power.
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remonstrance |
Remonstrance is a set of reasons (protests) or demands based on the reasons why someone or something is unhappy.
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martyr |
A martyr is someone who is killed because of their beliefs / someone who dies for a cause.
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monopoly |
A monopoly is where one person or group is given control of a trade.
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puritan |
A puritan is an extreme protestant.
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regicide |
Regicide is the killing of a King.
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traitor |
A traitor is a person who betrays someone or something.
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purge |
To purge is to remove something or someone who is unwanted.
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massacre |
A massacre is the indiscriminate and brutal slaughter of a number of people.
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parliament |
Parliament is the group of (usually elected) politicians or other people who make the laws for their country.
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republic |
A republic is a country where the ruler is elected / chosen by the people (e.g. not a king or queen).
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