1. Chapter 5
Sections 4 and 5

2. Absolute Rulers of Russia
Ivan the Terrible
Peter The Great

3. Ivan the Terrible

4. Ivan the Terrible
In 1533, Ivan the Terrible becomes king of Russia at 3.
Many struggles for power with boyars—landowning nobles
At 16 he seizes power and is crowned czar, meaning “Caesar”
In 1560, Ivan turns against boyars, kills them, seizes lands

5. Rise of the Romanovs Ivan’s heir is weak, leading to period of turmoil
In 1613, Michael Romanov becomes czar
Romanovs rule for 300 years

6. Peter the Great Comes to Power
The Rise of Peter
Peter the Great becomes czar in 1696, begins to reform Russia
Russia Contrasts with Europe
Land of boyars and serfs
Cut off geographically from Europe
Culturally isolated, little contact with western Europe
Religious differences widen gap

7. Peter the great Peter’s Goal Peter’s Reforms
Goal of westernization—using western Europe as model for change
Peter’s Reforms
Brings Orthodox Church under state control
Reduces power of great landowners
Modernizes army by having European officers train soldiers

8. Westernizing Russia Introduces potatoes
Starts Russia’s first newspaper
Raises women’s status
Adopts Western fashion
Advances education

9. Establishing St. Petersburg
Peter wants a seaport that will make travel to West easier
Fights Sweden to win port on Baltic Sea
In 1703, begins building new capital called St. Petersburg
Building city takes many years; many serfs die in process
By the time of Peter’s death, Russia is a power to be reckoned with in Europe

10. Parliament Limits The English Monarchy
Chapter 5 Section 5

11. The Monarchy Legacy Queen Elizabeth Charles I James I King of Scotland
King James I of England

12. Charles Fights Parliament
Charles needs money – War with Spain and France
When Parliament denies him money, he dissolves it.
1628 – Charles forced to call Parliament again. They refuse to give him money until he signs the Petition of Right.
PEITITION OF RIGHT
He would not imprison subjects without due cause.
He would not levy taxes without Parliament’s consent
He would not house soldiers in private homes.
He would not impose martial law in peacetime.
SOUND FAMILIAR????
He agrees to it and then ignores it.

13. Charles and the English Civil War
Charles upholds the Catholic Church. - Ticks off Puritans
Charles tries to arrest Parliament leaders - FAIL
Charles runs to London where people are loyal to him.
Supporters and Opponents of King Charles fight in English Civil War.
Cromwell joins opponents and hold king prisoner.
Tried for treason
Sentenced to death

14. SINFUL! Cool Cromwell Holds power Abolished Monarchy
Established a republican form of government.
Put down rebellion in Ireland.
Paired with Puritans to restore morality
Abolished theater, sporting events and dancing.
SINFUL!

15. Charles II The people rejoiced! Restored monarchy - THE RESTORATION
Habeas Corpus – To Have The Body
Every prisoner has the right to know what they are charged with

16. The Glorious Revolution
After Charles II dies…
James II becomes king and supports Catholicism.
Appoints several Catholics to high office.
Has son. Long line of Catholic Kings?
James has daughter Mary – Protestant - Married to William of Orange
Parliament asks William and Mary to overthrow James.
When William shows up, James flees…. The Bloodless overthrow of James II is the Glorious Revolution.

17. Monarch’s Power Limited.
William and Mary recognize Parliament as their partner.
Constitutional Monarchy – Laws limit the ruler’s power
Bill of Rights to make clear the limits of royal power.