1. A time period of complete control of society.
The Age of Absolutism
A time period of complete control of society.

2. Absolutism Introduction Video
The Age of Absolutism was a time period in which kings and queens (monarchs) of the world held complete (absolute) control of their nation’s society.
This control included affairs in:
Government
Religion
Education
Military
Economy
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Absolutism Introduction Video

3. King Henry VIII of England
During the 16th & 17th centuries there were numerous absolute monarchs in the world. Can you name a few?
Examples:
King Henry VIII of England
King Phillip II of Spain
King Louis XIV of France
Tsar Peter the Great of Russia
King George III of England
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King Henry VIII of England

5. Absolute monarchs believed in Divine Right Theory
Absolute monarchs believed in Divine Right Theory. This meant that God had given them the right to rule all aspects of their society.
Turn & Talk:
How would the idea of Divine Right lead to conflict, corruption, and change?
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King Louis Rap

6. Due to the Age of Absolutism, the power shifted from the Church to kings and queens.
This would lead to all power in the hands of one.
This power will lead to (effects):
new ideas about government.
protest and civil unrest.
new ideas of citizens’ rights.
REVOLUTION!
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Execution of King Louis XVI

7. Absolutism  Revolution
King George III of England
Absolutism  Revolution

8. Absolutism  Revolution

9. Absolutism  Revolution
The American Revolution
Absolutism  Revolution