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The Age of Absolute Monarchs

Who has the power in Absolutism?

Where do leaders get their power from in Democracy? THE PEOPLE!

Where do absolute rulers get their power? Divine Right THEORY Kings claimed to have divine right to rule, meaning, they got their authority to rule from God. They had complete (absolute) authority over all parts of the government and the people.

Where did Chinese emperors get their power? Mandate of Heaven The idea of political power coming from God or heaven dated back to the ancient Chinese who believed good emperors received the mandate of heaven to rule.

Where did Chinese emperors get their power? Mandate of Heaven CRITICAL DIFFERENCE HERE! ►Mandate of Heaven can be lost if rulers become corrupt. ►Divine Right is permanent, and hereditary. - This makes royal blood very important.

How did absolute monarchs maintain power? ►2. Machiavellian thoughts Tupac = Makaveli Makaveli comes from the famous Renaissance writer named Niccolo Machiavelli. Machiavelli’s famous quote “The ends, justify the means”

How did absolute monarchs maintain power? ►2. Machiavellian thoughts A. Kings were often harsh rulers, with strict punishments to keep the people fearful and in line. B. Machiavelli’s famous quote “The ends, justify the means” The end results (ends), make acceptable (justify) how you achieved those results (the means).

How are decisions made in a Elected officials vote on laws Democracy? Elected officials vote on laws

How were decisions made in the age of Absolutism? Absolute monarch (king) makes all decisions. King has all of the power. Makes Laws Acts as Judge Commands Army

Democracy? Serve the people who elected them. What are the goals of the leader in a Democracy? Serve the people who elected them.

What are the goals of a leader in Absolutism? Do whatever you want! You’re King! ►Get RICH (Mercantilism/colonies) ►Build Stuff ►Conquer places ►Host Parties ►Help people (but only if you really want to)

What is the role of citizens in a Democracy? ► Become educated ► vote ► get a job ► pay taxes ► follow laws

What was the role of citizens during Absolutism? Do whatever the king says! ►Obey the king ►Pay taxes

ABSOLUTISM IN FRANCE By the late 1600s, France had replaced Spain as the most powerful European nation.

King Louis XIV (14th) Country: France Years: 1643 – 1715 (72 years!) Achievements: Called himself the “Sun King” and said “I am the state.” Strengthened the monarchy, built palace of Versailles, strongest army in Europe, made France a wealthy cultural center.

How did he pay for the Palace of Versailles? King Louis XIV (14th) Country: France Years: 1643 – 1715 (72 years!) Downfalls: He used the wealth for his own benefit, peasants starved. The French monarchy would not survive long after Louis’ death. How did he pay for the Palace of Versailles?

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

PALACE OF VERSAILLES

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