Absolutism A A form of government, usually within a monarchy, in which the ruler exercised absolute power over virtually all facets of his or her kingdom.

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Absolutism A A form of government, usually within a monarchy, in which the ruler exercised absolute power over virtually all facets of his or her kingdom.

Absolute monarchs controlled: Absolute monarchs controlled: 1. Government and law 2. Religion 3. Economic policy 4. Military 5. Culture of the country

In order to be an absolutist, the monarch needed to eliminate all competition within the country: In order to be an absolutist, the monarch needed to eliminate all competition within the country: 1. No courts to overrule his or her decision 2. No armies to threaten stability 3. No nobles powerful enough to successfully scheme against the crown

Absolutism streamlined the governing of a nation and reduced the time it took to make and act on decisions. Absolutism streamlined the governing of a nation and reduced the time it took to make and act on decisions. For the monarch, absolutism was ideal in times of crisis, war, or revolution. For the monarch, absolutism was ideal in times of crisis, war, or revolution.

When was the Age of Absolutism? Seventeenth century. Which countries had absolute monarchs? France Austria Russia Prussia Spain (decline of monarchy) England (constitutionalism)

Absolutism in France Height of Absolutism occurred between the 17th and 18th Centuries The Monarchs of France were the epitomy of the absolute monarchs Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI These absolute monarchs ruled from the Palace of Versailles just outside Paris.

How they gained power: Controlled taxation: Intendants Hired large professional armies to increase their control and conquer new territory. Crushed resistance of nobles when they rebelled. Crushed resistance of Protestant Huguenots – Edict of Nantes revoked. Palace of Versailles – isolate nobles.

Henry IV of Navarre

Enacted the Edict of Nantes, guaranteeing religious liberties to the Huguenots and ending the civil war. To suppress opposing nobles, Henry had them paid off in order to prevent wars. He adopted policies and undertook projects to improve the lives of all subjects, especially workers and peasants.

Appointed the Duke of Sully as his chief minister. Appointed the Duke of Sully as his chief minister. 1. Lowered the taxes for French peasants 2. Regularize state finance 3. Promote agriculture 4. Drain swamps to create crop lands 5. Undertake many public works 6. Encourage education and create colleges

Henry IV renewed Paris as a great city. Promoted the arts by all classes of people. Financed expeditions to North America that saw France claim Canada. Henry IV was assassinated in Paris by Francois Ravaillac who stabbed the king to death while he rode in his coach

Henry IV assassinated in 1610 Henry’s son, Louis XIII, was 8 and too young to rule Affairs run by Catholic cardinal:  R Responsible for increasing the power of the French monarchy: EEncouraged nobility to trade MMade it possible for merchants to buy titles of nobility FFounded commercial trading companies PProhibited private warfare and ordered destruction of all fortified castles

Cardinal Richelieu Louis XIII’s chief minister from Devoted himself to strengthening the power of the monarchy. Weakens the power of the Habsburgs Weakens power of the nobles – increases the power of the intendants

Indendents: Individuals in the 32 provinces of France who were appointed by the king to carry out royal orders, collect taxes, preside over judicial hearings, and recruit soldiers. This system weakened the nobility and strengthened the monarchy.

Louis XIII Took control of government at age 15 Took control of government at age 15 Gained control of the nobility Gained control of the nobility Made Richelieu his chief minister from Made Richelieu his chief minister from Overturned the power of the Protestant Huguenots by retracting the Edict of Nantes. Overturned the power of the Protestant Huguenots by retracting the Edict of Nantes.

Strengthened royal authority and centralized government control. Strengthened royal authority and centralized government control. Began building a powerful army capable of dominating Europe. Began building a powerful army capable of dominating Europe. Promoted the arts. Promoted the arts. Organized the development and westward expansion of New France in North America to Montreal. Organized the development and westward expansion of New France in North America to Montreal. Was married to a Habsburg princess, Anne of Austria, daughter of King Philip III of Spain Was married to a Habsburg princess, Anne of Austria, daughter of King Philip III of Spain

 Louis XIII died in 1643  Louis XIV, his son, was only 4 years old and too young to rule  Cardinal Mazarin lead France until Louis XIV was old enough to take over

Mazarin died in 1661 Was an Italian-turned-French citizen and Cardinal of the Catholic Church

Was chosen as chief minister by Louis XIII to follow Richelieu and learned his political philosophy With the death of Richelieu and Louis XIII, Mazarin became the “ruler”. He continued Richelieu’s anti-Habsburg policy and strengthening of the central government. Was successful in foreign policy- added territory to France in the Treaty of Westphalia

Was a failure in domestic policy Failed to control the nobility Faced backlash over rising taxes and a failing economy French rebelled in civil wars known as the Fronde Mazarin was chased from France twice, but eventually prevailed and helped pave the way for the reign of Louis XIV Died in 1661, Louis XIV became the ruling monarch

“The Sun King” LOUIS XIV

Ruled France from , longest reign in European history. As a youth, he read diplomatic papers, learned geography, and watched those around him conduct state affairs. He grew to believe that the nobility could not and should not be trusted. He learned from Mazarin (who learned from Richelieu) the importance of being a grand and powerful monarch

 Louis basked in the grandeur of king and craved the attention of the nobles  He embraced the idea that God placed monarchs on thrones and they were intended to be God’s earthly rulers and supported the Catholic cause.  He defined absolutism during his reign.

A strong central government was the #1 goal of Louis’ reign. He decided to convince the nobility to work with him rather than confronting and subduing them. He planned to control the nobility without them realizing it. He convinced the wealthy nobles to support measures that benefited themselves and the monarchy. He eventually convinced the nobility of his grandeur and nobles would do anything to be in his presence. He used the palace at Versailles to accomplish it.