1. The Age of Absolutism Mr. Pinto Social Studies LLD IV

2. Absolutism Absolutism – The absolute and complete control of a monarch over his or her people Absolute Monarch – Unlimited power in the hands of the King Divine Right – The political idea that monarchs receive their power directly from God and are responsible only to God for their actions. This allowed monarchs to go unchallenged by their subjects Balance of Power – Each nation helps to keep peace and order by maintaining power that is equal to rival nations Dynasty – A family that governs a country based on the idea that divine right is passed down from generation to generation

3. Spain and England had Absolute Monarchs Charles V of Spain – Holy Roman Emperor from 1516 to 1556 – Bankrupted Spain through war with France – Gave his son Phillip II control of Spain, Netherlands, and Spanish America

4. Phillip II Wanted to save Catholic Church from Protestants and Muslims Brought back Spanish Inquisition – A court that tried non- Catholics and killed them “Spanish Armada”

7. Absolutism Grows In England Henry VIII (Tudor Dynasty) – Broke England from the Catholic Church of Rome – Helped to maintain balance of power in Europe by growing England’s wealth Elizabeth I (Tudor Dynasty) – Restored Protestant Church of England – Made English Navy the most powerful in the world – “Elizabethan Culture”

9. An Absolute Monarchy Ruled France Louis XIV – Ruled France from 1661-1715 – “I am the state” – Feared Nobles – reduced their strength – Intendants – government agents that collected taxes and administered justice – Called “the Sun King” – Made Nobles live with him, help him get dressed, be put to bed, etc.

11. Louis’ Failures Fought many wars throughout Europe $$$$$ His extravagant lifestyle cost $$$$$$$ – Parties etc. – The Palace of Versailles Drove non-Catholics from France – Hurt workforce