The Theresa Times Charlie Weiss, Daniel Peter, Austin Tacket Absolutism Absolutism is the acceptance of absolute principles in political or ethical matters. An example of absolutism used today would be every national leader in some way even if nations use a democracy there is always some leader who has more authority than any other one person in the nation. There is also an acceptance of the belief of things like good and evil, helping others is good while cheating on another person is universally accepted as a sin. A positive of this include the idea that people have a good idea of what they can do to make the world a good place and some people that don't want to cooperate with people who are nice are separated so they don't hurt others. …show more content…
War rages on for eight years and is called Austrian succession and Austria was forced to let France keep Silesia and except the loss of the three Italian forces to France. Later while Maria Theresa was gaining increased revenue for her domestic reforms and she was about to enter another war with Europeans that would last for seven years. After the war they had a peace treaty in which Prussia kept Silesia. Dear Abby Q. How does absolutism from Maria Theresa apply to me? A .Maria Theresa has complete say over all controversy and conflict if you live in those areas under her rule. Q .Why should I care that King Charles VI has died and Maria Theresa has taken over as heir to the throne and does this change the way I will live? A .The difference is small at first but in the long term Maria can change things and policies of how you and your family live and what is socially acceptable and not acceptable and this is why you should care. Q . Should I be worried about the war going on between the Europeans and Maria Theresa? A . Only if you are on the front lines, this might affect taxes and income received for war and defense. Q . Is my religion going to change because of Maria Theresa's rule since the kings death. A . Most likely not but she may change her religious ideas in some way and change what is