1. Louis XIV and Absolutism

2. Agenda
Bell Ringer: What is the difference between the Calvinist and Lutheran Church?
Brief Lecture: The rise of Absolutism and the Westernization of Russia
Image Interpretation, what is Absolutism?
The rise of Absolutism Chart, Western vs. Eastern
Thomas Hobbes and his theory of man
AP Questions and Discussion.

3. Rise of Absolutism
Absolute Monarch- kings and queens that believed all power within the country was theirs.
Divine Right- God created the Monarchy, and that king was god’s representative.
Gave up freedom for protection from kings.
Factors leading to Absolutism- Religious Warfare, heavy taxation., revolts quelled with violence.

4. Louis XIV
Cardinal Richelieu led the way in crushing revolts under Louis XIII
Make king supreme in France, make France supreme in Europe.
XIV took power in 1643 at the age of 4.
Officially took power at the age of 22.

5. Louis XIV Did not allow for a royal assembly.
Concentrated all authority with the crown.
“I am the State”
Known for his palace at Versailles.
The Louvre wasn’t good enough for him.

6. Politics under Louis XIV
Jean Baptiste Colbert strengthened the tax system, promoting economic reform.
France improved through roads. (trading)
Economic controls shifted to national government.
Revenues went straight to Louis XIV.

7. Expansion Louis had a passion for war and glory in France.
Frontier moved North and East
Louis opponents such as Britain, Holland, and Austria limited gains.
France could have been great, but Louis taking money and manpower for adventure, he spoiled accomplishments.
Dies in 1715, France begins decline towards revolution.

8. Russia
Muscovite men were tied to the Orthodox church and considered themselves very powerful.
Tsars, complete rulers.
Ivans show up during this time
They ended the Mongol invasions of Europe by creating an empire that stretched to the Pacific.

9. Russia
Romanov Dynasty focused on Europe, and attempted to make it to the Baltic.
Struggled with Poland and Sweden, win.
Peter the Great, spread Russia to the Baltic.
St. Petersburg constructed from land taken from Sweden. 1721
Catherine II takes over in 1763.

10. What does this image say about Absolutism?

11. What does this image say about Absolute Monarchs?

12. Reading Quiz #5
What were the main features of the Renaissance, and how did it differ from the Middle Ages?
What are the major beliefs of Lutheranism and Calvinism, and how did it differ from Catholicism?
Define Absolutism, and give an example from two Empires.
How did England Avoid the rise of Absolutism?