17th century European countries such as France and pressure for mostly consisting of absolutist governments and monarchs. Absolutism is a form of government where all the power is directed towards one single ruler. Medieval times can relate to the 17th century Europe. Medieval monarchs would occasionally attempt to centralize their governments and authority, but it would never be carried through because of the nobles in the church opposing to absolutist influence during the middle ages. Also women's rights in roles in society did not change much from medieval times to the 17th century. France and Prussia experience significant changes during the 17 century. Both countries developed absolute monarchies after wars occurred, and also form strong economic systems do absolutist rulers. However, some characteristics did remain the same, four instance, having a single, base religion for each country in social status for women. …show more content…
At the beginning of the period, absolutism was a relatively new form of government. Prior to becoming obsolete as countries, France and Prussia both went through wars that lead to absolutism. In France, the French wars of the weekend between the Catholics in the Huguenots French protestants was an important influence on absolutism in France, as well as the 30 years war. After seeing the damage the wars caused, French rulers wanted complete control over their countries to ensure less headache and disaster. After the 30 years war, French king, Louis XIV took over France and made it an absolutist country to prevent another big war. Additionally, Prussia was influenced to absolutism by 30 years war because similarly to France, Prussia wanted to prevent further distraction. Prussia became an absolutist country mainly with Frederick William and his absolutist