1. WARM UP 1/23/17 What is a monarchy? THINK BACK TO LAST YEAR!!
YOU WILL NEED A PIECE OF NOTEBOOK PAPER!!!

2. The Age of Absolutism

3. Vocabulary
Absolute Monarch- A ruler that has unlimited power and authority over the people
Autocratic- ruling with unlimited authority
Limited Monarch- A government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s power
Divine Right- The belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God
Mercantilism- The belief that a country’s power depends entirely upon its wealth

4. Warm-Up 1/24/2017
How did absolute monarchs use religion to justify their rule?

5. The Absolute Monarchs
All the Williams, Charleses, Henries, Philips, Louies, and Fredericks You Can Handle

6. Charles V

7. Spain’s Absolute Monarchy
First true absolute monarch was Charles V
Charles V reigned during the Spanish conquest of Latin America
Strongly Catholic
Ultimately gave up being king to become a monk in 1556

8. Philip II

9. Spain’s Absolute Monarchy
Philip II
Son of Charles V
Married Queen Mary of England
Ruled both England as well as Spain during his reign

10. Queen Mary

11. Spain’s Absolute Monarchy
Wanted to make England a Catholic country once again
His wife, Mary, was a Catholic
After the death of his wife, the protestant Elizabeth I came to the throne
He sought to invade England in order to restore it to Catholicism

12. Louis XIII

13. France’s Absolute Monarchy
First true absolute monarch was Louis XIII
Became ruler when he was still a child
Catholic officials ruled until he was of age to rule
Brilliant government organizer
Brought prosperity to France

14. Louis XIV

15. France’s Absolute Monarchy
One of the most famous absolute monarchs was Louis XIV
Also became king at a young age
Mockingly referred to by his people as the “Sun King” (everything seemed to revolve around him)
“"L'État, c'est moi!” – “I am the state!”

16. France’s Absolute Monarchy
Extremely extravagant spender
Spent money on building a new palace in Versailles
Insisted that all nobles live in the palace with him to avoid the possibility of revolts
Insisted that all disagreements be put down immediately
Had aides who were responsible for only finding dissidents in his kingdom

17. Henry Tudor

18. England’s Absolute Monarchy
Began under Henry Tudor (Henry VII)
Henry imposed heavy fines on nobles who had private armies
Typically disregarded anything Parliament wanted
Had middle class citizens and clergy as advisors
Very smart in governing his country

19. Henry VIII

20. England’s Absolute Monarchy
Henry VII succeeded by his son Henry VIII
Henry VIII purged the government of all who disagreed with him
Initially supported the Catholic Church
When the Pope refused to grant him a divorce, he broke from the Catholic Church and formed the Church of England (Anglican Church)
Made himself the head of the Anglican Church

21. Elizabeth I

22. England’s Absolute Monarchy
After a brief power struggle, Henry VIII was succeeded by his daughter Elizabeth I
Elizabeth I is considered to be among the most popular British monarchs of all time
Known as the “virgin queen” because of her desire to be “married to England”
Extremely popular in England at the time of her reign
Encouraged peace and trade, built up the economy of England, and promoted religious freedom

23. Frederick II

24. Prussia Began with Frederick II
One of the last territories to become an absolute monarchy
Expanded through the use of military force
One of the most militarized countries at the time
Almost constantly at war
One of the shortest-lived absolute monarchies