Nationalism and Absolutism

By the 16th century, the Catholic Church had lost much of its power.
Monarchs now ruled Europe, europeans became loyal to their nations instead of a nobles.
This change in Loyalty was the start of to Nationalism.
Strong leaders developed in Europe.
Louis XIV of France and Peter the great of Russia had almost absolute power.
Absolutims worked in France and Russia, but it failed in England.
When Charles I became king, his disputes with Parliament, led to civil war. Charles I
was later executed  and England remained a country with no absolute ruler.

Monarchs: Are kings and queens.
Nationalism: Is a feeling of layalty to one´s nation.
Absolutism: Is a system of government in which a ruler has complete power.
Parliament: Is a group of government leaders.