Absolutism in Europe Chapter 12

Academic Vocabulary absolutism czar Boyar Louis XIV

Home Learning Read Chapter 12, Lesson 3: France Under Louis XIV 1.Whose reign is the best example of absolutism? 2.Who was Cardinal Richelieu and what role did he played in Louis XIV reign? 3.What was the purpose of Louis XIV’s royal court at Versailles? 4.Who was the greatest danger to Louis XIV’s rule, and how did he deal with that threat? 5.Why is the reign of Louis XIV regarded as the best example of absolutism in the seventeenth century?

Understanding absolutism Web diagram—what is absolutism? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of an absolute monarchy?

Characteristics of Absolute Monarchs A ruler not challenged or checked by any other agency Believes he/she has divine right to rule Takes power away from head of church and feudal lords Has the ability to make laws, levy taxes, administer justice, control officials, and determine foreign policy

Louis XIV's Power ( ) Bourbon dynasty Began the tradition of absolute monarch that would last a century. Declared “divine right” to rule. “Sun King” –the source of light for his people – Control of policy making – Anti-Protestant policy – General Colbert's controlled king’s finances—following mercantilism – Building an army and waging war xiv-mini-biography

Palace of Versailles

Louis XIV’s Legacy Left France surrounded by enemies His people in poverty – READ: Louis’ remorseful advice to his five year old great-grandson, pg. 223.

Bell Ringer: Geography Connection Answer the two questions in the Geography Connection box, pg. 224

Activity Chart Complete the Absolute Monarchy Chart Make sure it is completed. Collected the DAY OF THE TEST

The Spread of Absolutism Absolutism failed in Spain—Philip IV was unable to curtail the power of the Spanish nobles. After the Thirty Years’ War, in central and eastern Europe two states Prussia and Austria emerged as two great European powers in the 17 th and 18 th centuries.

Frederick William laid the foundation for the Prussian state Hapsburg empire in eastern and southeastern Europe

Prussian State Built a large and efficient standing army Set up the General War Commissariat to levy taxes Later used the Commissariat as an instrument to govern the state How did Frederick William the Great Elector lay the foundation for a Prussian state?

Austrian Hapsburg Empire Thirty Years’ War dashed hopes of creating a German empire. Austria Empire included present-day Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary. Habsburg monarchy didn’t become a highly centralized absolute state, because it was made of many national groups. Habsburg monarchy didn’t become a highly centralized absolute state, because it was made of many national groups. How did the Austrian Hapsburgs build an empire in eastern Europe after failing to build a German empire?

Russia Under Peter the Great boyars boyars Russian Muscovy dynasty managed to crush the power of the boyars, Russian nobility. Russian Muscovy dynasty managed to crush the power of the boyars, Russian nobility. Czar Ivan the Terrible ( ) Czar Ivan the Terrible ( ) Russia’s national assembly choose the Romanov dynasty to rule Russia—lasts until Russia’s national assembly choose the Romanov dynasty to rule Russia—lasts until Peter the Great ( ) Peter the Great ( ) Was an absolute monarch, claimed divine rights Was an absolute monarch, claimed divine rights Westernized Russia—introduced Western customs, practices, and manners Westernized Russia—introduced Western customs, practices, and manners Acquired a port, St. Petersburg (“window to the West”) through war with Sweden Acquired a port, St. Petersburg (“window to the West”) through war with Sweden people/peter-the-great /videos/peter-the- great-legacy-and-heirs

Home Learning Review Study for your Chapter 12, Test March 9 th. Read Chapter 15, Lesson 1: The Scientific Revolution Three Progress Check Questions Questions Contributions Copernicus Kepler Galileo Newton