1. Absolute Monarchies World History Warm Up: Define 1. divine right of kings 2. absolutism 3. Absolute Monarch Define these in your C-Notes. 3. Absolute Monarch Define these in your C-Notes.

2. Definitions 1. Divine Right of Kings: Belief that a ruler’s authority comes directly from God. 3. Absolute Monarch: Ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people he or she governs. 2. Absolutism: Political system in which a ruler holds total power.

3. Absolute Monarchies in Europe 1550-1800  Spain  France  England  Austria  Prussia  Russia

5. Thirty Years’ War 1618-1648  1640: Holy Roman Empire has broken down into several Prussian (German) principalities.  Electors from the 7 major German states elect the Holy Roman emperor. Many other German states no longer recognize the power of the Holy Roman emperor.  1641: Ferdinand of Bohemia (Hapsburg king) elected emperor. He is Anti – Protestant. Tried to return Prussia (Germany) to Catholicism. Spain, Poland supported Ferdinand. Protestant countries – Sweden, Netherlands – sent troops into Prussia to protect Protestants. France comes in on side of Sweden to protect Alsace from Prussian control.

6. Thirty Years’ War 1618-1648  Over thirty years alliances continually changed.  War led to starvation, famine and disease. Area severely depopulated.  1648: Peace of Westphalia signed. France is clear winner, gains territory from Spain and Prussia, including Alsace. Prussia remains fragmented and Hapsburgs lose much power.

7. Absolutism Summary Chart SPAINENGLANDFRANCERUSSIAAUSTRIAPRUSSIA Government monarchy Leaders (Dates) Philip II absolute monarch (1554-1598) Religion Catholic Economy Richest in world, based on New World trade Wars and Reforms Defeats Ottomans in 1571

8. Spain – Philip II Ruled 1556-1598 Sought to expand Spanish influence – ruled Spain when the empire was at its height. Included the Spanish New WorldSought to expand Spanish influence – ruled Spain when the empire was at its height. Included the Spanish New World Devout: tried to strengthen Catholic church (Militant Catholicism)Devout: tried to strengthen Catholic church (Militant Catholicism) Centralized royal powerCentralized royal power Married Mary I of England – returned England to CatholicismMarried Mary I of England – returned England to Catholicism Invaded England with Spanish armada against Elizabeth I – lostInvaded England with Spanish armada against Elizabeth I – lost

9. England - Pathway to Revolution 1603-1689 Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) – Absolute ruler of England.Elizabeth I (1558 – 1603) – Absolute ruler of England. Kept Parliament on her side.Kept Parliament on her side. Stabilized the nation and expanded British territory.Stabilized the nation and expanded British territory. Died without an heir.Died without an heir. Country had to decide who would replace her.Country had to decide who would replace her.

10. England – James I (1603 – 1625) James VI of ScotlandJames VI of Scotland Became James I of England when Elizabeth I died.Became James I of England when Elizabeth I died. Believed in Divine Right of Kings. “Kings are called gods because they sit upon God’s throne on earth.”Believed in Divine Right of Kings. “Kings are called gods because they sit upon God’s throne on earth.” Ran up a huge debt in England.Ran up a huge debt in England. Had Bible translated from Latin into EnglishHad Bible translated from Latin into English

11. England – Charles I 1625 - 1649 Absolute monarch - had no problem with putting his enemies in prison without trialAbsolute monarch - had no problem with putting his enemies in prison without trial Ran up a huge debtRan up a huge debt Dissolved Parliament in 1629Dissolved Parliament in 1629 Touched off a massive civil war between supporters of Charles and supporters of Parliament led by Oliver Cromwell.Touched off a massive civil war between supporters of Charles and supporters of Parliament led by Oliver Cromwell. Charles I beheaded in 1649.Charles I beheaded in 1649. In England, no ruler could claim absolute power and ignore the rule of law.

12. England – Oliver Cromwell 1649 - 1658 Lord Protector – England Lord Protector – England Ruled through the armyRuled through the army Exiled Catholics to IrelandExiled Catholics to Ireland Strict Puritan laws passed – theaters closed, Sunday set aside for worship, no lewd dancing, taverns or gamblingStrict Puritan laws passed – theaters closed, Sunday set aside for worship, no lewd dancing, taverns or gambling Religious freedom for everyone elseReligious freedom for everyone else When Cromwell died, Restoration began.When Cromwell died, Restoration began.

13. England – Charles II The Restoration 1660 - 1685 Popular rulerPopular ruler Monarchy restored – Hence: RestorationMonarchy restored – Hence: Restoration Bowed to the wishes of ParliamentBowed to the wishes of Parliament Restored the Church of EnglandRestored the Church of England Stabilized governmentStabilized government

14. England – James II 1685 - 1688 Absolute RulerAbsolute Ruler Antagonized ParliamentAntagonized Parliament Ran up a huge debtRan up a huge debt Openly CatholicOpenly Catholic Forced from throne in what came to be called the Glorious RevolutionForced from throne in what came to be called the Glorious Revolution Struggle between king and parliament – page 425Struggle between king and parliament – page 425

15. England – William and Mary English Bill of Rights 1689 William and Mary given the throne after the Bill of Rights passed.William and Mary given the throne after the Bill of Rights passed. Guaranteed supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy.Guaranteed supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy. Parliament had to meet on a regular basisParliament had to meet on a regular basis Monarchy could neither make nor suspend lawsMonarchy could neither make nor suspend laws Trial by jury reinstated.Trial by jury reinstated. Abolished fines and cruel and unusual punishment.Abolished fines and cruel and unusual punishment. Affirmed “writ of habeas corpus” – no person can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime. Due process of laws.Affirmed “writ of habeas corpus” – no person can be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime. Due process of laws. Laid groundwork for American system of laws.Laid groundwork for American system of laws.

17. The Philosophy Advances John Locke 1690 People first lived in anarchy Needed a “social contract” People gave up only SOME of their individual rights. Kept the right to: - Live - Enjoy Liberty - Own Property Rulers who violated these rights broke the social contract and could be overthrown.

18. France – Louis XIV Ruled 1643 - 1715  Called himself the Sun King  Believed in divine right. “L’etat, c’est moi.” (I am the state.)  Made French army the strongest in Europe  France was the wealthiest country in Europe under Louis XIV  Louis XIV spent huge amounts of money  Built Versailles. (page 419)  War of Spanish Succession (page 420)

19. Russia – Peter the Great Ruled 1682-1725 Goal was to westernize Russia. Forced powerful boyars to bow to his will.Goal was to westernize Russia. Forced powerful boyars to bow to his will. Built modern Western city for Russian capital – St. Petersburg.Built modern Western city for Russian capital – St. Petersburg. Spread serfdom.Spread serfdom. Studied Western technology. Worked in a shipyardStudied Western technology. Worked in a shipyard Extended Russian territory – to Pacific Ocean.Extended Russian territory – to Pacific Ocean. 1700: Fought Sweden for control of Baltic. Gained several Baltic ports1700: Fought Sweden for control of Baltic. Gained several Baltic ports

20. Austria – Maria Theresa ruled 1740 - 1780  Absolute monarch of Austria  Fought Frederick II of Prussia for control of Hungary and Silesia  Reorganized the government  Enlightened Despot  Eased tax burden on her people  Gave more rights to her subjects  Gave birth to 16 children while in power

21. Prussia – Frederick II Ruled 1740-1786  Absolute ruler of Prussia (Germany)  Attacked Austria, sparking the War of Austrian Succession  Unified Prussia, part of the Holy Roman Empire, into one nation