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Chapter 15: Absolutism and State Building in Europe, 1618-1715.

This activity contains 3 questions.

The men who brought King Charles to trial often spoke about bringing him to "justice." How is justice best understood in this context?

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How does this trial reveal the limitations of divine-right absolutism in England?

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Why was it so important for the members of the High Court of Justice to make this trial conform to traditional common-law procedure? Did they succeed?

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