1400's-1700's: leaders of European countries who exemplified "extreme
power, obnoxious wealth and arrogant
attitudes."
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Correct answer is absolutist monarchs.

Explanation:

Namely, this rulers believed that they were appointed by God himself to rule, and that is why they derived its power from him.

The best example for this form of reign were Louis XIV in France and Peter the Great in Russia.

They believed that no one should question their authority.

increasing defense spending.

explanation:

most people such as me i dont have one but if   i did i would mostly likely quit my job if the economy was down cylcling that means less money if you go to a bigger job that is prospering you can earn more wage and still be able to feed yourself or why you work all people want more money then they have guarteed most people like me would switch jobs for a better one with higher wage