“Absolutism in Europe”

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“Absolutism in Europe” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIUaAvIVgqw Describe Louis XVI (16th) and Marie Antoinette … Why economic unrest in France? Why were French people upset at the French royal family?

Chapter Three – “Absolutism and Revolution” Absolute monarchies … “Divine Right” … Louis XIV (14th) of France (1643-1715) “The Sun King” … “I am the State” …

French Revolution – the Overthrow of the idea of “Divine Right” of kings/queens [1] God put the world in motion [2] God put some people in positions of power [3] Power is given by God [4] No one can question God [5] No one can question someone put in power by God [6] Questioning the monarchy was blasphemy because it meant questioning God

Palace of Versailles Symbol of “Absolute Power” in not just France but Europe

“Absolutism in Europe” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIUaAvIVgqw Describe Louis XVI (16th) and Marie Antoinette … Why economic unrest in France? Why were French people upset at the French royal family?