1. Absolute Monarchs and Enlightened Absolutist

2. Absolute Monarchy
Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy where the power of the monarch is not limited by laws or a constitution.
Rule with Divine Right- selected by God to rule.
Answers to no one

3. Enlightened Absolutist
rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining their full royal powers
Enlightenment- thinking about the individual rights of people and breaking with tradition.

4. Limited Monarchy
a monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution.

5. Absolute Monarchs
It’s good to be the King!!!

8. Peter the Great- Russia
Westernized Russia –made it more like West Europe….No beards
Established St. Petersburg “Window to Europe”
Serfdom (people bound to the land) continues

9. James II of England
Dissolved (got rid of it) Parliament (body that makes laws)
Imprisoned people that didn’t agree with him

10. Enlightened Absolutists
You can have some right….but I’m still in charge!!

11. Frederick the Great of Prussia

12. Joseph II of Austria

13. Catherine the Great of Russia