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Aim: What is absolutism?L84Absolutism
Do Now: Copy your vocabulary in your glossary of your notebook
17. Geocentric- theory of the Earth centered universe
18. Heliocentric-theory of the Sun centered universe
19. Absolutism: a government with 1 ruler with total power
20. Enlightenment- a time period in history where there was a change in outlook of many educated Europeans
21. Social Contract- an agreement in which people give up certain powers in return for the benefits of government
22. Natural Rights- rights that belong to people simple because they are human beings. (LLP)
The big change…
• Feudal monarchy had been a balance between king and nobles
• Kings no longer wanted advice they wanted POWER!!!
• Became known as absolute monarchs
Definition of Absolutism
Divine right theory• king was God’s
representative on earth• obedience to king =
obedience to God• King could do no
wrong
Characteristics of Absolutism
Title was inherited King controls:
All decision making
lawmaking body
all foreign affairs People have no voice
France- Louis XIV1643
Known for: --“I am the state”--Sun King (nickname)-- Lavish Lifestyle
Impact of “Sun King”
– France most powerful country in Europe
– Expanded France’s Borders
• Creates many colonies!!
– France in debt ($250 million in 1715)
Gains of Louis XIV
Russia- Peter I 1696-1725
“Westernized” Russia Traveled to West to
observe & learn Improved tech. Modernized culture and
education systems Russian Expansion
Strengthened military Built St. Petersburg
Impact of Peter the Great
• Impact
– Increased power of Russia
– Advanced the role of women
– Destroyed many Russian traditions in order to modernize
Russia-Catherine the Great (1762-1796)
• “Enlightened”• Religious toleration• reorganized laws• Began state-
sponsored education for boys and girls
Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
• England England • Kept Parliament on her Kept Parliament on her
side. side. • Stabilized the nation and Stabilized the nation and
expanded British territory. expanded British territory. • Died without an heir.Died without an heir.• Loved by the citizens Loved by the citizens
Absolutism Poster Left Side DirectionsAbsolutism Poster Left Side Directions
• Create a poster either advertising for or warning against absolutism. Must include: – Qualities of absolutism – How it creates change – For ES --Connections to King Louis, Peter, Catherine or Queen
Elizabeth or future examples that you think are absolutist • Possible formats include:
– Advertisement – Warning sign – Wanted Ad– Billboard
Gains of Louis XIV
Aim: What did absolutism look like in other countries? L26• Do Now: Work with your group
to finish your Absolutism Advertisement/ Warning Posters --You have 10 minutes –We need 1 group to volunteer
to share out :)
Versailles (use for Doc#3)
Holy Roman Empire-Maria Theresa(1717-1780)
• Only woman ruler of Habsburg dynasty (650 yrs!)
• Controlled economy • 7 Years’ War- but saved the
empire that had been crumbling
Prussia- Frederick II(1712-1786)
• Created a strong aggressive military
• 7 Years’ War• Promoted religious
toleration and education
• Economic reform- agriculture, manufacturing
Conclusions
• Absolutism:
Brought order and stability
Favored some over others
• Will eventually cause revolution by the people!