1. 9th grade Social Studies Fall 2013 Unit 4
Absolutism Unit Plan
9th grade Social Studies
Fall 2013 Unit 4

2. The Big Picture
When faced with crises, many heads of government take on additional economic and political powers.
In England, absolute power was challenged during a civil war, which resulted in the creation of a limited monarchy.
In France, a century of war and riots led to an increase in power by Henry IV and Louis XIII and the establishment of absolutism by Louis XIV.

3. Why we study this unit:
The experiences of the British under a monarchial system greatly influenced the framers of the U.S. constitution.
Louis XIV’s use of absolute power led to a revolution that would inspire the call for democratic governments throughout the world.

4. Essential Questions
How did the Tudors and Stuarts differ in their relationship with parliament?
What were the causes and results of the English Civil War?
What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?

5. Essential Questions: How did Henry IV end France's religious wars?
How did Louis XIII and Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?
How did Louis XIV create an absolute monarchy?

6. Units: Last Unit: Protestant Reformation Current Unit: Absolutism
Next Unit: Enlightenment

7. Academic Odd Day 11/13: Restoration Prezi 11/13: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/4: Intro. To Absolute power
11/4: Theory of Absolutism
11/4: English Rulers Timeline
11/4: Monarchy in England part 1
11/7: HW Quiz 1
11/7: Actions of Stuart Monarchs
11/7: Limits on Royal Power
11/7: Monarchy part 2
11/11: English Civil War
11/11: France P 1 Qs
11/13: Restoration Prezi
11/13: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/13: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/13: France part 2

8. Academic Odd Days 11/19: Venn Diagram 11/19: Unit Review
11/13: Restoration Prezi
11/13: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/13: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/13: France part 2
11/15: Establishment of Abs. Power
11/15: Characteristics of an Abs. Monarch
11/15: Life at Versailles
11/19: Venn Diagram
11/19: Unit Review

9. Honors Odd Day 11/11: English Civil War 11/11: France P 1 Qs
11/4: Intro. To Absolute power
11/4: Theory of Absolutism
11/4: English Rulers Timeline
11/4: Monarchy in England part 1
11/7: HW Quiz 1
11/7: Actions of Stuart Monarchs
11/7: Limits on Royal Power
11/7: Monarchy part 2
11/11: English Civil War
11/11: France P 1 Qs

10. Honors Odd Day 11/13: Restoration Prezi 11/13: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/13: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/13: Establishment of Abs. Power
11/13: France part 2
11/15: Characteristics of an Abs. Monarch
11/15: Life at Versailles
11/19: Views on Absolutism DBI
11/19: Venn Diagram
11/19: Unit Review

11. Academic Even Day 11/14: Restoration Prezi 11/14: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/6: Intro. To Absolute power
11/6: Theory of Absolutism
11/6: English Rulers Timeline
11/6: Monarchy in England part 1
11/8: HW Quiz 1
11/8: Actions of Stuart Monarchs
11/8: Limits on Royal Power
11/8: Monarchy part 2
11/12: English Civil War
11/12: France P 1 Qs
11/14: Restoration Prezi
11/14: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/14: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/14: France part 2

12. Academic Even 11/18: Characteristics of an Abs. Monarch
11/14: Restoration Prezi
11/14: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/14: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/14: France part2
11/18: Establishment of Abs. Power
11/18: Characteristics of an Abs. Monarch
11/18: Life at Versailles
11/20: Monarchs Review
11/20: Venn Diagram
11/20: Unit Review

13. Honors Even Day 11/14: Restoration Prezi 11/14: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/6: Intro. To Absolute power
11/6: Theory of Absolutism
11/6: English Rulers Timeline
11/6: Monarchy in England part 1
11/8: HW Quiz 1
11/8: Actions of Stuart Monarchs
11/8: Limits on Royal Power
11/8: Monarchy part 2
11/12: English Civil War
11/12: France P 1 Qs
11/14: Restoration Prezi
11/14: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/14: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/14: Establishment of Abs. Power
11/14: France part 2

14. Honors Even 11/20: Views on Absolutism DBI 11/20: Venn Diagram
11/14: Restoration Prezi
11/14: Glorious Rev. C/E
11/14: Religious Wars Flowchart
11/14: Establishment of Abs. Power
11/14: France part 2
11/18: Characteristics of an Abs. Monarch
11/18: Life at Versailles
11/20: Views on Absolutism DBI
11/20: Venn Diagram
11/20: Unit Review

15. Monarchy in England – Column 1
James I
Parliament
Puritans
Charles I
Petition of Right
Long Parliament
English Civil War
Cavaliers (Royalists)
Roundheads
Cromwell

16. Monarchy in England – Column 2
Charles II
Habeas Corpus
James II
Glorious Revolution
William and Mary
English Bill of Rights
Limited monarchy

17. Absolute Monarchy and France Column 3
divine right
Henry IV
Huguenots
St. Bartholomew’s Day
Edict of Nantes
Louis XIII
Richelieu

18. Absolute Monarchy and France – Column 4
Louis XIV
Versailles
War of Spanish Succession
Treaty of Utrecht
Mazarin
Colbert

19. Answers to the Essential Questions:

20. 1. How did the Tudors and Stuarts differ in the relationship with Parliament?
The ____________Monarchs had a good relationship with ________ because they worked together to bring _________ change.
Under the Stuarts, __________ and___________ believed in _______monarchy and ____ right.
As a result, they had conflicts with Parliament over their _________ and ____________ and at times dismissed ____________.

21. 1. How did the Tudors and Stuarts differ in the relationship with Parliament?
The Tudor Monarchs had a good relationship with Parliament because they worked together to bring religious change.
Under the Stuarts, James I and Charles I believed in absolute monarchy and divine right.
As a result, they had conflicts with Parliament over their power and money/spending and at times dismissed Parliament

22. 2. What were the causes and results of the English Civil War?
The English Civil War challenged _____________ power of ___________, who had dismissed _______________.
The ____________ supported Charles I, while the _____________ supported Parliament.
The ____________ won and Charles I was ______________.
The monarchy was replaced by a ___________ with ______________ as their leader.

23. 2. What were the causes and results of the English Civil War?
The English Civil War challenged the absolute power of Charles I, who had dismissed Parliament.
The Royalists supported Charles I, while the Roundheads supported Parliament.
The Roundheads won and Charles I was executed.
The monarchy was replaced by a republic with Cromwell as their leader.

24. 3. What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?
A _____________ transition of power occurred when ___________ and __________ replaced ___________.
The new monarchs signed the ___________________, which clearly stated the __________ of their power.
As a result, a ____________ monarchy was established in England.

25. 3. What was the significance of the Glorious Revolution?
A peaceful transition of power occurred when William and Mary replaced James II.
The new monarchs signed the English Bill of Rights, which clearly stated the limits of their power.
As a result, a constitutional monarchy was established in England.

26. 4. How did Henry IV end France's religious wars?
Civil war was fought between the ___________ majority and the _____________.
Henry IV converted to ____________ to end all ________________ to his reign.
He issued the _____________, which granted religious freedom to the __________.

27. 4. How did Henry IV end France's religious wars?
Civil war was fought between the Catholic majority and the Huguenots.
Henry IV converted to Catholicism to end all resistance to his reign.
He issued the Edict of Nantes, which granted religious freedom to the Huguenots.

28. 5. How did Louis XIII and Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?
In order to weaken the ____________, La ____________ was attacked and forced to convert their churches to _____________________.
The power of the ___________ was suppressed by using ____________ and severe ______________.
In the _______________, France entered the side of the _______________ to weaken the Catholic _____________ Family.

29. 5. How did Louis XIII and Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?
In weaken the Huguenots, La Rochelle was attacked and forced to convert their churches to Catholicism.
The power of the nobles was suppressed by using spies and severe punishments.
In the Thirty Years War, France entered the side of the Protestants to weaken the Catholic Hapsburg Family.

30. 6. How did Louis XIV create an absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV created an absolute monarchy by controlling all parts of the government.
He reduced the influence of the nobles and kept a close watch on them at Versailles.
He eliminated the religious rights of Huguenots by canceling the Edict of Nantes.
Finally, Louis expanded his military power by increasing the army and winning wars.

31. 6. How did Louis XIV create an absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV created an __________ monarchy by controlling all parts of the ________________.
He _____________ the influence of the _____________ and kept a close watch on them at __________________.
He eliminated the religious rights of _______________ by canceling the ___________________.
Finally, Louis expanded his _____________ power by increasing the ____________ and winning _____________.

32. 6. How did Louis XIV create an absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV created an absolute monarchy by controlling all parts of the government.
He reduced the influence of the nobles and kept a close watch on them at Versailles.
He eliminated the religious rights of Huguenots by canceling the Edict of Nantes.
Finally, Louis expanded his military power by increasing the army and winning wars.