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!