Parliament in England, and the Monarchy in France increased greatly.

These conditions were inspired by three major changes: the aftermath

of the reformation, the need for an increased governmental financing,

and the reorganizing of central governments. These three points were

each resolved in a different way in both England and in France.

The first major point which eventually increased political power

was the aftermath of the Protestant reformation. In England, after the

establishment of the separate Anglican church of England there were

many protestant groups left in England still in conflict. These groups

all tried to push and pull parliament in their favor -- which

responded in a manner based on the philosophies and cultures of their

and a king with great control over the government. Using his control

thing could be done. These conflicts even

came to the point of bloody civil wars and suffering on both sides of

king didn't have as much power to tax as he pleases, the government

destinies of both these countries forever.

could make a firm and accurate taxation of the people. In France, the

financing. In England, taxing had become under the control of

of this need, grew to have power over the king and cause great

general had gone up and the country needed more money. Because the

of the economy, a strong "Mercantilism" system was used aimed at

which gave him control of religion when this went into effect.

price of government had also gone u

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