Journal 2/24 Turn to page 494; what is mercantilism? How do colonialism, the Triangle of Trade and Colombian Exchange fit into the ideals of mercantilism?

No questions asked… The age of absolute power.

The Hapsburgs of Spain Phillip II uses _________ to solidify power – Divine Right to _______ – Drives all non-__________ out of Spain – Attacks non-_________ monarchs Queen Elizabeth of _______ Builds an armada meaning: Taxes middle class _________

The Hapsburgs of Austria Rule a __________diverse kingdom – Sent _______ppl to conquered lands – Violently put down_______ Maria Theresa – 1 st _______ruler of the ______ – Gained support forcing gov’t _______& clergy to:

The Hohenzollerns of Prussia Frederick I builds a mighty _______; his son has no: – Frederick II is confined to his room after: – Frederick I forces II to watch: II becomes a great military ________; ruthlessly conquers many lands. Becomes Frederick the ______

Journal 2/26 Why is it important, as an absolute monarch, to control the noble class? How would you control the nobility?

THE “GREAT” ROMANOVS OF RUSSIA

Peter the Great Two goals 1)Take power from the ____ Called Boyers in _______ Forced them to work: Even controlled the ______ Dress code for________ Helped them keep some ______by strengthening ________ 2) Westernization Went to the west to: Made Boyers get rid of:

Westernization cont. Rebuilt roads and _______ for ______ Simplified the __________ When ppl revolted: St. Petersburg – On lands gained in _____ – New ________city – Symbol of: Extravagant Very _________ – Forced _____to build. Many 1000s _____.

Catherine the Great Early attempts to win _______ – Learns ______ – Embraces Russian _______ More attempts at _________________. – Solidifies ______ – Begins free education for: Gives ______power back. Strengthens serfdom:

Catherine the Great… does what Peter could not Peter wanted to find a ______-_____ _____ for trade. – Could not defeat the _________ Empire in modern day ________ – Catherine finds one on the Black ___ Continues to expand Russia’s _______

Journal 3/11 What would you build/destroy/create/enforce in your kingdom as a symbol of your power to the world?

THE BOURBONS OF FRANCE

Calm Before the Storm Henry IV tries to ________war torn France – Creates religious_________ – Decreased power of _____ – Rebuilt ________ Henry dies, son Louis XIII: – Appoints Cardinal Richelieu: – Richelieu gives power back to _______ ______ – Took more power from____

Louis XIV “I am the State!”: takes power from _______ & places it all: – No church official: – No Estates General: The “Sun King”: the country ________around him. – Gave nobles and church officials_____jobs so they ________on him

Symbols of Power Palace at Versailles – Extravagant – Outside of ______ Elaborate ceremonies kept ______occupied Built and trained a 300,000 man _____ – Best trained in _______ – Totally reliant upon:

Journal 3/22 You are a poor peasant in France and have grown tired of the way your king is treating you. What do you do? Why? How?

TWO HOUSES IN ENGLAND

The Tudors Tudors understood the importance of ______w/ Parliament – Henry VIII (__) is in constant need of ______; he depends on __________ – Elizabeth I worked closely w/_________while still maintain _________. Elizabeth I dies _________ an heir.

The Stuarts Charles I clashes w/ __________ – Will not have his power: – Dissolves ____________ for 11 years Eventually Charles I has to: when they meet again they ______! – Execute Charles’ I advisors – Pass laws to strengthen: – Raise an _____of their own

Journal 4/7 Turn to page 525. Read the excerpt from the English Bill of Rights there and answer the questions at the bottom right.

THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR, RESTORATION AND GLORIOUS REVOLUTION

The Death of a King Disgusted with the abuses of _________ Parliament creates an_____ and: – Cavaliers: – Roundheads: Oliver Cromwell: Charles I is put on ______ and executed as a_______ – 1 st time a monarch had been: – Parliament claims England is a__________ led by:

Cromwell in Power What did Parliament outlaw? England’s gov’t became known as a___________ which means: Who was the leader of the Commonwealth? Was life under Cromwell better or worse than life under the king? Explain

The RestorationThe Restoration (start at 2:12) Make a quick timeline of events that take place after Cromwell’s death. DON’T READ ABOUT JAMES II! He is a king who believes in absolute power and divine right…how do you think the English ppl will respond to him?

The English Bill of Rights What was the Glorious Revolution? What did William and Mary have to do before they took the throne? How was the English Bill of Rights good for the people of England (read the “primary sources” in the green box)?