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Aim: In what way was Louis the XIV an absolute monarch? Do Now: How would life in the U.S. be different if it were ruled by an absolute monarch? Mr. McEntarfer * Global History II * HSLPS

Instructional Objectives We will be able to:  Describe how Louis the XIV fit the mold of an absolute monarch  Evaluate the impact of Louis the XIV rule. Agenda : Do Now Lecture Notes Document Activity Summary

Right to Rule Rests with one Person No Popular Consent No Interference from Representative Bodies Louis XIV of France II. Absolutism:

Absolutist Image Medieval KingLouis XIV of France What differences do you notice between these two pictures?

Divine Right – Claim by a monarch (king or queen) that they have the right from god to rule and that their laws are the word of god. How does this picture show that Louis the XIV thought of himself as a divine monarch?

Leviathan, 1651 Thomas Hobbes Humans are GREEDY and EVIL King assures Social Order by controlling the peoples evil nature. Support for Absolutism: Why do you think Thomas Hobbes thought people were naturally evil and greedy?

17 th Century France

King Louis the XIV of France Ruled France from 1643 to 1715 – Took the thrown at age four and ruled for 72 years Louis took the sun as his symbol implying that he was the center of the solar system He is quoted as saying, “ I am the State ” meaning he and France were one in beliefs, accomplishments and faith. Why couldn’t the U.S. president ever claim to be “the state” like Louis did?

Louis XIV Accomplishments Created Europe’s strongest army (300,000 strong) Built an immense palace at Versailles Drained Frances Controlled feudal lords through force Spent huge amounts of money on foreign wars, leaving France bankrupt Did Louis the XIV leave a positive impact on France? What might the people do in response to Louis actions?

Taming the Nobility: Louis kept his enemies close. He demolished the castles of his nobility and made them stay under armed guard at his palace

Palace of Versailles: Theater of State Why do you think Louis built his palace away from the capital of Paris?

King’s Sleeping Quarters

Louis saved water by having soldiers only turn up the water to the fountains when they knew he was approaching What does this tell you about the purpose of the Palace at Versailles?

Fountain of Zeus

Reforming the Army: Centralization Professional Soldiers Standing Army

Wars of Conquests: What countries did Louis likely go to war with?

Wars of Conquest: Colonies North America Caribbean India What countries colonize what is today the U.S.?

Resentment of Peasants Nobles Resent Loss of Power Bankrupt State Never Abolished Parliament Failures of French Absolutism:

Activity Complete Documents Answer central question on the back of the paper in a paragraph using all the documents.

Summary Is Louis the XIV an Absolute Monarch? Did he believe in Divine Right? What did Louis the XIV accomplish during his reign? If you were a citizen of France during the reign of Louis the XIV how would you describe him as a leader?

Homework: “Absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely”. What does this quote mean? Does the rule of King Louis the XIV prove this statement. Explain in two paragraphs. “Absolute power tends to corrupt absolutely”. What does this quote mean? Does the rule of King Louis the XIV prove this statement. Explain in two paragraphs.