1. How We Got Here... Feudal Times Noblemen and landowners supreme Serfs tied to the Land King has little or no power “New” Monarchies Centralization Control of military Partnerships with nobility to retain status Royal courts, laws and taxes Power struggle with the Church

2. French Absolutism

3. France: A Bundle of Regions Under A King

4. The Reign of Henry IV

5. The Reign of Louis XIII 1610-1643

6. Cardinal Richelieu Who was really ruling France?

7. The Reign Of Louis XIV 1643-1715 Begins rule in 1651

8. Julius Mazarin 1643-1661

9. Growing unrest…a call for absolute rule?

10. “ One Rule, One Law, One Faith”

11. The Economic Mind of France Jean Baptiste Colbert mercantilism

12. How does this painting portray French Absolutism? Maybe you should write a POV statement about it!

13. DIVINE RIGHT – The belief that the king or queen is a representative of God on earth

14. French Absolutism: Tour of Versailles What IS Versailles? Lavish French royal palace built by King Louis XIV (1638-1713) As you take the tour, think about…  What does Versailles say about the role of the absolute monarchy?

15. 1. Tour of Versailles: map

16. Write: What does each aspect of Versailles tell you about French Absolutism?

17. 2. Tour of Versailles: New Chateau

18. 3. Tour of Versailles: Hall of Mirrors

19. Fun Fact – Treaty of Versailles

20. 4. Tour of Versailles: Queen’s Bedchamber

21. 4. Tour of Versailles: “Grand Apartment”

22. 4. Tour of Versailles: King’s Suite

23. 5. Tour of Versailles: Chapel Royal

24. 6. Tour of Versailles: Statue of Louis XIV

25. Richelieu & Intendants

26. 7. Tour of Versailles: Gardens Formal…

27. 7. Tour of Versailles: … and Gardens Fanciful

29. 7. Tour of Versailles: Map & Grand Canal

30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb3RyFWGKQg