1. Glorious Revolution

2. Reigns http://www. bbc. co
Elizabeth I reign
James I reign
Charles I reign (executed 1649)
Oliver Cromwell (not a monarch)  
Charles II reign  
James II reign
William & Mary reign

3. Gunpowder Plot
In 1604, a group of English Catholics, angered by James I's failure to relax the penal laws against their co- religionists
They hatched a plot to blow up the king and parliament by igniting gunpowder barrels concealed in a vault beneath the building. 
The plot was discovered before it could be carried out on November 5, 1605
The conspirators, including Guy Fawkes after whom the plot is often known, were either killed resisting arrest, or captured and then executed.

4. "Long Parliament"
3 November 1640 the Scottish army firmly established in Northern England and refused to leave until its expenses had been paid.
Charles I summoned parliament, but instead of providing the king with financial assistance, the member voiced complaints against his policies.
Fearing that his opponents were determined to seize political control, Charles attempted to arrest five leading members of parliament. 
They slipped away and Charles was forced to leave empty-handed. 
Outrage over his actions prompted the start of the English Civil War.

5. Glorious Revolution
Nobles ask William or Orange and Mary (James daughter) to come take over England
Why called the Glorious Revolution?
Almost no bloodshed
James’ men desert before battle
William and Mary become king and queen
Changes to England
Destroyed idea of divine right
English Bill of Rights passed

6. Absolutism in Europe
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ABSOLUTE RULE IN EACH EUROPEAN COUNTRY?

7. France before Louis XIV
Cardinal Richelieu
Royal minister under Louis XIII
Strengthened the power of monarchy
Huguenots became a threat in society
Set up a spy network to keep track of coups
Executed anyone conspiring against the throne

8. Louis XIV Bourbon King of France 1638 - 1715 Called “The Sun King”
States “L’estat cest moi!” – “I am the state!”
Builds the Palace of Versailles

9. Versailles 2,300 Rooms 550,000 sq. ft. 6,000 paintings
2,000 sculptures

10. Legacy of Louis XIV How did his reign affect France?
Left country surrounded by enemies
Majority of France in poverty
Even though he maintained power, the common people suffered
Looking down the road, this is the beginning of the movement towards the French Revolution

11. Austrian Empire
Hapsburgs created empire covering Austria, Hungary, and Czech Republic
Had issues become an absolutist state
Too many different groups of people wanting power
Only thing tying everyone together is service to Hapsburg family 

12. Maria Teressa 
Lived 1717 – 1780 
Ruled Austria after the death of her father emperor Charles Vi. 
He had a 40-year reign and was one of the few women to rule alone. 
She defended her borders from multiple attacks and strenghtned the power of the monarch. 

13. New Russian state
In the 16th century Russia reunified under Ivan IV who became the first czar or ceasar (supreme leader)
He expanded territories West
His dyansty ended in 1598 and after the "Time of Trouples" Michael Romanov rose as the new czar beginning a period of absolute monarchy...

14. Czar of Russia lived
Westernizes Russia
More like Europe
Simpler alphabet
First newspapers
New capital – St. Petersburg

15. Russia under Peter Westernization Modernized the army and navy
Peasants drafted for 25-year stints into army
Created army of 210,000
Ordered a book of etiquette for Russia
How men and women should act and dress
Wanted to have port access to the West (Baltic Sea)
Government
Divided country into provinces
Wanted to create a “police state”
People did not have the same feeling about service 

16. Frederick The Great Lived 1712 - 1786
Known as "The Great Elector," founded the Austrian State. 
He gave positions in the army and his new government to loyal nobels.
Kept final say in military action and taxes for himself. 

17. Emergence of Prussia
Established the Prussian state in 1648 at the end of the 30 Years War
With limited natural boundaries, established large army to protect its boarders 
Created General War Commissariat as overseer of the army and taxes to support the military 
Junkers (aristocrats) served as officers in the army