Deep Thought Questions 10/10/11 What was the most exciting thing that you did over Fall Break? Should America be ruled by just one person? Why or why not? What would be the advantages and disadvantages of such a system? Be ready to discuss your opinion!

Random Fact of the Day The first bagpipes were made from a sheep’s liver.

Announcements Turn in your UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDES and UNIT 1 PURPLE BOOK ASSIGNMENTS if you have not! Notebook Check – TOMORROW While working on assignment, I will work my way around room and check notebook THREE SEPARATE SECTIONS with necessary materials included – pick up slip of paper to check if you have what you need!

Test Recap Class Averages Essay Weaknesses 1st 81.1 3rd 76.8 4th 84.4 Answer ALL parts of the question! Write in complete sentences (explain drawings) Use historical examples to support points

If you remember… When the Catholic Church began to lose power during the Reformation, someone or something would need to rise to fill the leadership void in society. That someone would be individual countries and nations and their individual and powerful kings and queens.

Absolutism Absolutism – the political belief that one ruler should hold all the power within the boundaries of a country Absolute rulers led by divine right Divine right – the idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God’s representative on Earth An absolute monarch answers only to God and NOT to his or her subjects

Discussion Questions (Don’t write) How would our government be different if the main political leader (president) employed divine right? What are the potential benefits of a government with divine right?

Causes of Absolutism Again the Catholic Church splitting and losing power in the Reformation left a leadership void in society Religious and territorial conflicts created fear and uncertainty The growth of armies to deal with conflicts caused rulers to raised taxes to pay troops Heavy taxes led to additional unrest and peasant revolts

Effects of Absolutism Rulers regulated religious worship and social gatherings to control the spread of ideas Rulers increased the size of their courts to appear more powerful Rulers created bureaucracies to control their countries’ economies Supported the arts to show off their power and wealth by purchasing art and commissioning lavish entertainments (like opera and ballet)

Exit Questions Answer on a separate sheet of paper to turn in. Who did absolute rulers say their power came from? The constitution of that country The subjects of that country God Which of the following reasons is NOT one the writer gives for why Americans were obsessed with the Royal Wedding? We’re living in a technological age Our alliance with England is the strongest in the world Princes William and Harry are very good looking Americans are still obsessed with the late Princess Diana