What was a key characteristic of an absolute monarchy in the 16th and 17th centuries

A key characteristic of an absolute monarchy in the 16th and 17th centuries was: 1)Centralized governmental authority 

In absolute monarchy, there is always one ruler on the top of Government that has the absolute power to determine all the policies that imposed his territory (usually used the title of 'king')

The answer is william henry harrison pursued and defeated british forces retreating into canada.