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Absolutism- The theory that a ruler must have total control over a region and its people. Louis XIV- Absolute ruler of France who lived extravagantly at Versailles and was known as the Sun King. Peter the Great- Absolute ruler of Russia who worked to modernize or westernize Russia. . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Absolutism- The theory that a ruler must have total control over a region and its people.
Louis XIV- Absolute ruler of France who lived extravagantly at Versailles and was known as the Sun King.
Peter the Great- Absolute ruler of Russia who worked to modernize or westernize Russia.
Warm UpWhat is absolutism?
Absolutism
What is Absolutism?
It is the state of having complete power & authority over a certain area and its people.
Absolutism vs. democracy
Absolutism Democracy
Who Holds the Power?
Monarch Citizens
Freedom of Religion No YesWhat are the Rights of Subjects
None Many
Does the Government Serve itself or the People?
Itself People
Questions:1. Based on the chart, what were some
possible weaknesses of Absolutism? People don’t support it, few freedoms, few
rights2. What might be some benefits of living
under a system of Absolutism? Efficiency
3. Under which system would you prefer to live? Why?
Who is Louis XIV? Most powerful ruler in French
History
When did he begin his rule? How old was he? 1643 @ age 4
Who “ruled” as Louis was growing up? Cardinal Mazarini
Why was he hated? More taxes and power to the
Gov’t
What were the 1648-1653 riots about?◦Nobles fighting over
Mazarin
At age 22 Louis took over…what did he help France attain?◦Economic, Political
and Cultural brilliance
The Sun King’s Grand Style What were Louis
feelings about money?o He wanted to spend it
as soon as he could!!
Palace of Versailles◦ 500 yards long!◦ Louis controlled the
nobility by requiring them to stay at his palace.
Art flourished at Versailles and glorified the king to support absolute rule.
Louis tried to expand France’s borders.◦Invasion of Spanish Netherlands◦Was successful until other
European countries united to fight against France.
War of the Spanish Succession◦Louis’s grandson could remain in
power as long as he didn’t combine France and Spain.
◦Great Britain came out the winner. Won colonies from both Spain and
France.
Wars
Positive◦Best in art and literature.◦Military leader
Colonies
Negative◦War destroyed France◦Huge debt
Eventually lead to revolution.
Was Louis XIV an absolute ruler? Why or why not? Examples.
Louis’s Legacy
Absolute Rulers of RussiaWhat is a Czar?
Means Caesar
Who was Ivan the Terrible?
Real name: Ivan IV
Year took office: 1533
What years was his “good period”: 1547-1560
What did he do in this period? Code of laws, ruled justly
What years was his “bad period”: 1560-
What brought on this period? Death of his wife
What did he do in this period? Killed eldest son, secret police, etc.
Who is Peter the Great?
Real name: Peter IYear took office: 1696What did he do in his
“career”? Wanted to end serfdom in Russia.
Where did he look for guidance? Western Europe..Grand Embassy
What did he begin in Russia? Period of Westernization, brought the Russia Orthodox Church under State control, Reduced the power of landowners, hired European officials to drill Russian soldiers, used European weapons, raised taxes to pay for army , & promoted education
What did Peter I acquire? St. Petersburg to get a warm water sea port near Europe
Why does Peter want to Westernize? He admired Western Europe’s customs & technological achievements.
What is a Boyar? A Russian landowning noble
Which direction is Russia Expanding? Check map on page
Reflection
What is absolutism?Why would people not be in favor of
absolutism?Who was Louis XIV? What was his legacy?Who was Peter The Great? Why was Peter an example of Absolutism?What was his legacy?