Setting the Stage for Revolution: Absolute Monarchies Define in your notes 1. divine right 2. absolute monarch Define in your notes 1. divine right 2. absolute monarch

Definitions 1. Divine Right: Belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God. 2. Absolute Monarch: Ruler with complete (ALL) authority over the government and lives of the people he or she governs.

Causes of Absolutism Decline of Feudalism Growth of a Middle Class Growth of National Kingdoms Loss of Church Authority

Effects of Absolutism Regulation of Church and Society New Government agencies (Bureaucracies) Loss of Power by Nobles and Legislatures

Absolute Monarchies in Europe  Spain  France  England  Austria  Prussia  Russia

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The Philosopher Behind the Age Thomas Hobbes 1660 – Wrote the Leviathan (Giant) Discussed the perfect government People first lived in anarchy Needed a “social contract” Required an absolute monarch to maintain order People retained the right only to maintain their lives.

England - Pathway to Revolution Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) – Absolute ruler of England.Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) – Absolute ruler of England.Elizabeth I Elizabeth I 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. Country had to decide who would replace her.Country had to decide who would replace her.

England - Pathway to Revolution

England – James I (1603 – 1625) James VI of ScotlandJames VI of ScotlandJames VI of ScotlandJames VI of Scotland Became James I of England when Elizabeth I died.Became James I of England when Elizabeth I died. Believed in Divine Right of Kings. “Kings are called gods because they sit upon God’s throne on earth.Believed in Divine Right of Kings. “Kings are called gods because they sit upon God’s throne on earth. Ran up a huge debt in England.Ran up a huge debt in England. Had Bible translated from Latin into EnglishHad Bible translated from Latin into English

England – Charles I Charles I of EnglandCharles I of EnglandCharles I of EnglandCharles I of England Absolute monarch - had no problem with putting his enemies in prison without trialAbsolute monarch - had no problem with putting his enemies in prison without trial Ran up a huge debtRan up a huge debt Dissolved Parliament in 1629Dissolved Parliament in 1629 Touched off a massive English Civil War between supporters of Charles and supporters of Parliament led by Oliver Cromwell.Touched off a massive English Civil War between supporters of Charles and supporters of Parliament led by Oliver Cromwell. English Civil War English Civil War Charles I beheaded in 1649.Charles I beheaded in 1649.

England – Oliver Cromwell Oliver Cromwell: Lord Protector – England Oliver Cromwell: Lord Protector – EnglandOliver CromwellOliver Cromwell Ruled through the armyRuled through the army Exiled Catholics to IrelandExiled Catholics to Ireland Strict Puritan laws passed – theaters closed, Sunday set aside for worship, no lewd dancing, taverns or gamblingStrict Puritan laws passed – theaters closed, Sunday set aside for worship, no lewd dancing, taverns or gambling Religious freedom for everyone elseReligious freedom for everyone else When Cromwell died, Restoration began.When Cromwell died, Restoration began.

England – Charles II The Restoration Charles II - Popular rulerCharles II - Popular rulerCharles II Charles II Monarchy restored – Hence: RestorationMonarchy restored – Hence: RestorationRestoration Bowed to the wishes of ParliamentBowed to the wishes of Parliament Restored the Church of EnglandRestored the Church of England Stabilized governmentStabilized government

England – James II James II - Absolute RulerJames II - Absolute RulerJames II James II Antagonized ParliamentAntagonized Parliament Ran up a huge debtRan up a huge debt Openly CatholicOpenly Catholic Forced from throne in what came to be called the Glorious Revolution.Forced from throne in what came to be called the Glorious Revolution. Glorious RevolutionGlorious RevolutionGlorious RevolutionGlorious Revolution

England – William and Mary English Bill of Rights 1689 William and Mary were given the throne after the English Bill of Rights was passed.William and Mary were given the throne after the English Bill of Rights was passed.William and Mary English Bill of Rights William and Mary English Bill of Rights Said Parliament ruled over monarchySaid Parliament ruled over monarchy Parliament had to meet on a regular basisParliament had to meet on a regular basis Monarchy could neither make nor suspend lawsMonarchy could neither make nor suspend laws Trial by jury reinstated.Trial by jury reinstated. Abolished fines and cruel and unusual punishment.Abolished fines and cruel and unusual punishment. Affirmed “writ of habeas corpus” – no person can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime. Due process of laws.Affirmed “writ of habeas corpus” – no person can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime. Due process of laws.“writ of habeas corpus” “writ of habeas corpus” Laid groundwork for American system of laws.Laid groundwork for American system of laws.

The Philosophy Advances John Locke 1690 People first lived in anarchy Needed a “social contract” People gave up only SOME of their individual rights. Kept the right to: - Live - Enjoy Liberty - Own Property Rulers who violated these rights broke the social contract and could be overthrown.

Things to know about France (To look up in your Textbook) Bourbon Dynasty Divine Right Theory Abides Catholic Nation Louis XIV Palace of Versailles

Thirty Years’ War  Power struggle between Kings of France and Holy Roman Empire  1640: Holy Roman Empire has broken down into several Prussian principalities. (Area later becomes Germany)  Many other German states no longer recognize the power of the Holy Roman emperor.  Half went Catholic; Half went Protestant  Over thirty years alliances continually changed.  War led to starvation, famine and disease. Area severely depopulated.  1648: Peace of Westphalia signed. France is clear winner, gains territory from Spain and Prussia, including Alsace.

France – Louis XIV Ruled  Called himself the Sun King Sun KingSun King  Believed in divine right. “L’etat, c’est moi.” I am the state.  Made French army the strongest in Europe  France was the wealthiest country in Europe under Louis XIV  Louis XIV spent huge amounts of money  Built Versailles.  War of Spanish Succession

France – Louis XIV Versailles  Expanded from a hunting lodge in  Became the symbol to European monarchs of the wealth and power of the king of France.  Seat of French government for nearly over 100 years.  Its upkeep consumed as much as 25% of the income of France.

Spain – Philip II Ruled Philip II - Sought to expand Spanish influence – ruled Spain when the empire was at its height. Included the Spanish New World (page 414)Philip II - Sought to expand Spanish influence – ruled Spain when the empire was at its height. Included the Spanish New World (page 414)Philip II Philip II Devout: tried to strengthen Catholic churchDevout: tried to strengthen Catholic church Centralized royal powerCentralized royal power Married Mary I of England – returned England to CatholicismMarried Mary I of England – returned England to Catholicism Invaded England with Spanish Armada against Elizabeth I – He lost most of the Armada.Invaded England with Spanish Armada against Elizabeth I – He lost most of the Armada.

Spain – Philip II Ruled

Russia – Peter the Great Ruled Peter the Great of RussiaPeter the Great of RussiaPeter the Great of RussiaPeter the Great of Russia Goal was to westernize Russia. Forced powerful boyars to bow to his will.Goal was to westernize Russia. Forced powerful boyars to bow to his will. Built modern Western city for Russian capital – St. Petersburg.Built modern Western city for Russian capital – St. Petersburg. Spread serfdom.Spread serfdom. Studied Western technology. Worked in a shipyardStudied Western technology. Worked in a shipyard Extended Russian territory – to Pacific Ocean.Extended Russian territory – to Pacific Ocean. 1700: Fought Sweden for control of Baltic. Gained several Baltic ports1700: Fought Sweden for control of Baltic. Gained several Baltic ports

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Austria – Maria Theresa ruled  Absolute monarch of Austria Absolute monarch of Austria Absolute monarch of Austria  Fought Frederick II of Prussia for control of Hungary and Silesia  Reorganized the government  Enlightened Despot  Eased tax burden on her people  Gave more rights to her subjects  Gave birth to 16 children while in power

Prussia – Frederick II Ruled  Absolute ruler of Prussia (Germany) Absolute ruler of Prussia (Germany) Absolute ruler of Prussia (Germany)  Attacked Austria, sparking the War of Austrian Succession  Unified Prussia, part of the Holy Roman Empire, into one nation

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