Monarchs before the Revolutions Absolutism Monarchs before the Revolutions
What is absolutism? Simply – it is the where Monarchs have all the power and believed in Divine Right (god gave them the right to rule) ------ [to pretty much they do whatever they want]
Louis XIV - AKA the Sun King (because everything revolves around him -- FRANCE - AKA the Sun King (because everything revolves around him - he weakens the nobles power by making them live at the Palace of Versailles - he strengthens France through the theory of Mercantilism -he weakens France through overspending (the palace, wars, ridiculousness)
Peter the Great -- Would go out incognito to see how people live --Russia -- Would go out incognito to see how people live --Went to western Europe to see how he can modernize Russia --makes newspaper; introduces the potato --Reforms Russia’s medieval ways (has his people dress modern) --Establishes Petersburg --Heavily taxes his people but he makes Russia a great power
Absolute Thinking Assignment On a piece drawing sheet – make a bubble map for each monarch– using your notes. Then after those are done create a large double bubble to compare the two monarchs. You showing how they are the same and different. If you need help – consult Chapter 21 in the WH textbook. Must be complete by the end of class – and turned in