Absolute Monarchs in EuropeAbsolutism in Europe

Essential Question and Learning Goals Essential Question: How is society affected by

those in power?Learning Goals:

1. Define and describe “Absolute Monarchs”

2. Describe the causes and effects of Absolutism

3. Define and describe “Divine Rule”

Absolutism Video Clip– Introduction

“Absolutism” Source: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3ru_S_5k2c Questions for discussion (after video clip):

Would do you believe that Queen Elizabeth was an enemy of Spain?

What purpose do you believe that creating elaborate palaces served for kings/queens?

How would kings/queens afford such expensive projects?

Absolutism

Quick Facts:No limits on powerRulers wanted to control EVERYTHING

PoliticsEconomySociety/People

Absolute Monarchs

Absolute Monarch“King (or queen) holds all power within

their states’ boundaries” How did they gain support?

Growing middle classDecline in authority of the ChurchSupport growth of business

Causes of Absolutism 

 

 

Effects of Absolutism  

 

 

Divine Right

Divine Right“The idea that monarchs are God’s

representatives on earth and are therefore answerable only to God”Answer only to GodNOT to the peopleUsed to support absolute rule

Primary Source Analysis Activity Pass out copy of document to students Students will be working in groups of 2-3 for this activity King James’ Divine Right (Excerpt)

Source: http://www.csecweb.org/pluginfile.php/16624/mod_resource/content/1/Divine%20Right-primary%20source%20and%20notes.pdf

1. Answer questions on front of document (i.e. author, subject, purpose, etc.)

2. Answer questions on back page of document (fill in the blank activity)

3. Group-mates will be re-sorted to work with a new partner (or partners) to offer new perspectives/points of view

Take a Stand Essay Prompt: Do you believe that the government, in our

current times, has too much control over our lives? Pick a side (Yes or No) and support your answer with evidence. [Feel free to compare our current government with those of the Absolute Monarchs] Intro 5 W’s (Who, What, When, Where, Why),

Alternative View, Thesis (your argument) 3-4 Sentences

Body 3 Facts/Reasons to support your thesis3-4 Sentences

Conclusion Wrap up statement, Restate thesis2-3 Sentences

Summarizer

Video Clip: “Absolute Monarchies” Source: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZNQDxBCC20 Quick review of Absolute Monarchies and Divine

Right Preview of tomorrow’s lesson