Fill in the Blanks Louis XIV FITBOnline version Age of Absolutism by Michael Wetzel 1 revolution societal change change drastic status quo In order for there to be , we need to know what the ( current circumstances ) is Revolution = a in thinking that results in 2 limitations king or quee power Absolute = complete and unrestricted , no legal Monarchy = ruled by a 3 the Estates General Louis XIV Catholic Church taxes law nobles exempt is the #1 example of an absolute monarch Overcame obstacles to absolute power Took power away from and the and gave it to himself In exchange , he lowered their and made them from certain laws Eliminated France ? s law - making body , , since it might pass a he doesn ? t lik e 4 power and wealth palace Versailles eye on the Louis XIV built a huge as a symbol of his outside Paris Called Palace of " Invited " all the nobles to live here Partying 24 / 7 Louis could keep an