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 XIV 1643 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)

Russia- Peter I  “ 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 ( ) “ Enlightened” Religious toleration reorganized laws Began state- sponsored education for boys and girls

Queen Elizabeth I ( ) EnglandEngland Kept Parliament on her side.Kept Parliament on her side. Stabilized the nation and expanded British territory.Stabilized the nation and expanded British territory. Died without an heir.Died without an heir. Loved by the citizensLoved by the citizens

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

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 ( ) Only woman ruler of Habsburg dynasty (650 yrs!) Controlled economy 7 Years’ War- but saved the empire that had been crumbling

Prussia- Frederick II ( ) 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!