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1 What’s YOUR Interpretation?
“Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord Acton ( ) What do you think the quote above means? Do you agree or disagree?

2 The Theory of Absolutism
Kings and queens want to be absolute monarchs Have total power over all aspects of country and people No checks and balances Believe in Divine Right Monarchs are given power to rule directly from God

3 In 1576, Jean Bodin, an influential French writer, defined absolute rule:
“The first characteristic of the sovereign prince is the power to make general and special laws, but—and this qualification is important—without the consent of superiors, equals, or inferiors. If the prince requires the consent of superiors, then he is a subject himself; if that of equals, he shares his authority with others; if that of his subjects, senate or people, he is not sovereign.” What do you think the word sovereign means? “supreme ruler; independent” dictionary.com Now, take two minutes and summarize, in your own words, what Bodin is actually saying in the quote above. Be prepared to share your summary!

4 Case Study: Louis XIV (1638 – 1715)
Country: France Religion: Catholic The most powerful monarch of his time and in French history. Liked to be called the Sun King, as all power radiated from him. “I am the state.”

5 Louis Weakened Nobles’ Authority
Became king at 5 took actual control at 23 Kept nobles out of gov’t Appointed intendants (government agents) to collect taxes Got rid of religious tolerance Louis XIV in coronation robes.

6 Louis Controls the Nobility
Kept nobility at palace to increase power over them (keep your friends close, but your enemies closer) Built magnificent palace at Versailles Cost over $2 billion in current dollars Lots of art created to glorify Louis

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8 Louis Fights Disastrous Wars
France = most powerful country in Europe Invaded Spanish & Dutch Netherlands to gain more land Spent a LOT of $$ on wars European powers united to keep France from starting more wars France internally weakened by poor harvests, warfare, high taxes

9 Louis’ Death and Legacy
Mixed legacy France a major military and cultural power in Europe Heavy debts due to war and palace

10 Activity: Life at Versailles
Read the article “Life at Versailles” Answer the Document Based Questions Be prepared to discuss!

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