1. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Vocabulary:
absolute monarch
divine right
Absolute Monarchs in Europe

2. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Decline of feudalism
Stronger national identities
England
France
Spain
plus, Russia, Austria, & Prussia
Wealthy economies
Influx of goods from New World
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3. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Characteristics of absolute rulers
Ruled by divine right
[compare w/ “mandate of heaven”]
Wanted to control economy
In conflict w/ nobility
France: unlimited power
Britain: Parliament formed
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4. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
PROJECT!!!
Compare & Contrast the Absolute Monarchs
Research Project
in groups of 3
note cards & citation page required
PPT Presentation
Monarchs include:
Philip II (Spain)
Louis XIII & Louis XIV (France)
Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, Charles II, James II (England)
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5. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Timeline:
In-class computer research, Feb. 1-4
you can bring your own laptop!
Group Presentations begin Monday, Feb. 7
All Works Cited pages due Feb. 7
every student submits one!
Absolute Monarchs in Europe

7. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Philip II (Spain, )
Charles I (England, 1626)
Cromwell ( “ , 1649)
Charles II ( “ , 1658)
James II ( “ , 1685)
Louis XIII (France, 1610)
Louis XIV ( “ , )
Absolute Monarchs in Europe

8. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
Spain
Philip II
fiercely defended Catholicism
built & lost Armada
Escorial
Cervantes – Don Quixote
Absolute Monarchs in Europe

9. ENGLAND: Evol. of Constitutional Monarchy
King John – Magna Carta (1215) :
Charles I – beheaded for absolute rule
Cromwell – civil war for absolute power
Charles II – Restoration; habeas corpus
James II – Catholic; fled after 3 yrs.
Wm & Mary – Bill of Rights (1689)
»»» Constitutional Monarchy
basis of American system (w/o monarch)
ENGLAND: Evol. of Constitutional Monarchy

10. Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800
France
Louis XIII ( )
Cardinal Richelieu (politician 1st)
moved against Huguenots
weakened nobles
Louis XIV ( )
Sun King; “L’etat c’est moi.”
built Versailles
controlled nobles w/i palace
increased power of intendants (gov’t agents)
Absolute Monarchs in Europe