Age of Absolutism

Agenda Table of Contents Objective Absolutism Notes 83 Scratch Paper for Assignment 84 Explain important changes that took place in absolutist and constitutional monarchies.

Warm Up Turn back to page 75 Did the Scientific Revolution live up to your definition Do you think it qualifies as a revolution?

Age of Absolutism Notes According to the video, how does an absolute monarchy work?

What is an absolute monarch? King/Queen who has absolute or total control over government, the economy, and the people. Supported by Divine Right God placed the monarch on the throne Monarch is accountable to God and will thus rule correctly Louis XIV of France “I am the state.” The Sun King: All good comes from him

Objectives of an absolute monarch Maintain the power and prestige of the monarchy Propaganda and secret police Spending on art and palaces Offer privileges in exchange for gaining power Promote the power and wealth of your country

Government Society Economy Foreign Policy Louis XIV France How does the monarch influence the people? Do the people benefit from the monarch’s actions? Government How does the monarch control the government? Does the government function successfully? Economy How does the monarch influence the economy? Is there economic inequality Foreign Policy What is the monarch’s policies or attitudes toward other countries? Can the monarch dominate or influence other countries? Louis XIV France