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ABSOLUTISMwith Coach Weatherly…
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Absolutism: Supreme power/total control over
subjects and government. Rules gain power through inheritance or election.
Enrich European society and increase the power of the Monarchs.
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Renaissance:
Many rulers based their ideas of Hobbes theory that man was inherently bad and needed a strong authority to keep order.
The commercial revolution brought power to the monarchs.
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Reformation:
Martin Luther objected to indulgences challenging the church.
Most Kings took control of religion.
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End of Feudalism:
The Crusades, Famine, Schism, Plague
Nobles now serve the King.
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Louis XIV of FRANCE
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Louis XIV: FRANCE
His will was law Punished anyone who challenged him or
spoke poorly Built the Palace of Versailles to house
nobles and keep them close Developed a large, powerful army Ruled all aspects of life – economy,
religion, etc. Country became bankrupt
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Peter the Great: RUSSIA
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Peter the Great: RUSSIA
Turned Russia from serfdom to a modern power
Adopted western culture/technology Developed new army and extended
boundaries Moved capitol to St. Petersburg Took control of the church
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Catherine the Great: RUSSIA
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Catherine the Great: RUSSIA
Continued Peter’s expansion policies & westernization
Defeated the Ottoman Empire Conditions of serfs worsened during her
reign Found a warm water port
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Frederick the Great: PRUSSIA
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Frederick the Great: PRUSSIA
Increased Prussia’s territory and military power Started the Seven Year’s War with Austria and
Russia Influenced by the Enlightenment Established religious toleration Followed basic freedoms, including freedom of
the press Established 1st Germanic code of law Established strong German devotion
(nationalism)
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Henry VIII: ENGLAND
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Henry VIII: ENGLAND Broke from the Catholic Church and created the
Church of England so he could divorce his 1st wife
Created a strong centralized Monarchy based on national unity.
○ Divorced○ Beheaded○ Died○ Divorced○ Beheaded○ Widowed
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Elizabeth I: ENGLAND
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Elizabeth I: ENGLAND
Daughter of Henry with his second wife Ruled England for 45 years Tolerant of Catholics Never married Golden Age of England