Respuesta :
Following the Peace of Westphalia of 1648, the rulers of European states began to build a powerful central government.
Because the states were mostly monarchies, their rulers had unlimited, absolute power. All the inhabitants were subjects of the monarch, obliged to obey his orders unconditionally.:
Explanation:
- The absolutist monarchy in France peaked during Louis XIV (1643-1715).
- Louis XIV erected a magnificent court at Versailles, where he moved from the Louvre where the earlier kings lived.
- Known as the Sun King, he paid close attention to science and research, and a model of mercantilism was developed during his time.
- Mercantilism was based on the idea of as much export of goods as possible and less import.
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