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1 Absolutism in Europe

2 Quickwrite Absolute monarchs were kings or queens that held all power within their state’s boundaries. They justified their power through divine right, the idea that God created the monarchy. Their goal was to control every aspect of society (economy, politics, society). In other words, they controlled the ways of your life. In half a page please answer the following questions: What are the benefits and drawbacks of having an absolute ruler? What might people gain from having a ruler whose power is total, or absolute? From time to time your parents have played the role of an absolute ruler in your home, what have your gained and lost from the strict directions of your parents?

3 Absolutism Political belief that one ruler should hold all of the power within the boundaries of a country. Absolute Monarchs- King or Queens who held all of the power within their states’ boundaries. To control every aspect of society. State ruled by a king Rule is hereditary Some rulers claimed divine right- answered to god , not to her/his subjects. Origins of Absolutism Page

4 Philip II Controlled Spain, Spanish Netherlands, and the American colonies. Would not allow anyone to help him. “His smile and his dagger were very close” Seized the Portuguese kingdom (Strongholds in Africa, India, and the East Indies). Wealth.

5 El Escorial

6 King Louis XIV Disliked the nobles. Excluded nobles from his councils.
His minister of finance promoted self-sufficiency. His nobles would dress him. The Sun King. Art was not to glorify God, but to glorify the king and promote his values that supported his absolute rule. Many historians think of Louis XIV as the perfect example of an absolute monarch. Do you agree? Explain why or why not.

7 Versailles Page 166

8 Strengths and Weaknesses
What factors might strengthened and weaken the power of an absolute monarch?

9 Absolute Monarchs in Russia
Ivan the Terrible At 16 seized power and crowned himself the czar. Police force to murder people he considered traitors Nobles had to remain loyal to him. Peter the Great Westernization Brought Russian Orthodox under state control. Reduced power of the landowners and gave power to lower- ranking families. Raised women status Advanced education

10 Las Meninas by Diego Velasquez (1656)
What does this piece tell us about absolute monarchs?

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