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In 17th and 18th century Europe, absolute rulers based their claim to the throne on __________. written constitutions the idea of divine right support by the papacy the consent of the governed

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In 17th and 18th century Europe, absolute rulers based their claim to the throne on the idea of divine right. Everyone believed that the rulers were appointed by God.
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