Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Vocabulary: absolute monarch divine right Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Decline of feudalism Stronger national identities England France Spain plus, Russia, Austria, & Prussia Wealthy economies Influx of goods from New World Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Characteristics of absolute rulers Ruled by divine right [compare w/ “mandate of heaven”] Wanted to control economy In conflict w/ nobility France: unlimited power Britain: Parliament formed Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 PROJECT!!! Compare & Contrast the Absolute Monarchs Research Project in groups of 3 note cards & citation page required PPT Presentation Monarchs include: Philip II (Spain) Louis XIII & Louis XIV (France) Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, James II (England) Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Timeline: In-class computer research, Feb. 1-4 you can bring your own laptop! Group Presentations begin Monday, Feb. 7 All Works Cited pages due Feb. 7 every student submits one! Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Philip II (Spain, 1555-1598) Charles I (England, 1626) Cromwell ( “ , 1649) Charles II ( “ , 1658) James II ( “ , 1685) Louis XIII (France, 1610) Louis XIV ( “ , 1643-1715) Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Spain Philip II fiercely defended Catholicism built & lost Armada Escorial Cervantes – Don Quixote Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
ENGLAND: Evol. of Constitutional Monarchy King John – Magna Carta (1215) 1625-1689: Charles I – beheaded for absolute rule Cromwell – civil war for absolute power Charles II – Restoration; habeas corpus James II – Catholic; fled after 3 yrs. Wm & Mary – Bill of Rights (1689) »»» Constitutional Monarchy basis of American system (w/o monarch) ENGLAND: Evol. of Constitutional Monarchy
Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 France Louis XIII (1610-1643) Cardinal Richelieu (politician 1st) moved against Huguenots weakened nobles Louis XIV (1643-1715) Sun King; “L’etat c’est moi.” built Versailles controlled nobles w/i palace increased power of intendants (gov’t agents) Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800