1. Introduction to Absolutism 1500-1800

2. 1. Where does the power to rule come from? 2. How much power should a ruler have? 0 Think, Pair, Share

3. Essential Question 0 What is absolutism? 0 What conditions allowed it to develop?

4. Absolutism 0 What is it? 0 You decide! 0 We’re going to look through some images about absolutism and you have to come up with a definition 0 For each picture write down: 0 Make a Claim about the artwork 0 Identify Support for your claim 0 Ask a Question related to your claim

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8. Absolutism 0 The belief that ONE ruler should hold all the power within a country 0 Absolute Monarch 0 Three main characteristics 0 Political sovereignty: centralized control of all aspects of government 0 No checks and balances 0 Divine Right 0 Modern day examples?

9. Divine Right 0 What is it? 0 You decide! 0 We’re going to look through some images about divine right and you have to come up with a definition 0 For each picture write down: 0 Make a Claim about the artwork 0 Identify Support for your claim 0 Ask a Question related to your claim

13. Divine Right 0 The idea that a monarch gets his/her power directly from God 0 The monarch is acting as God’s representative on Earth 0 Absolute monarch answers only to God, not his/her subjects

14. Concept examples 0 Read “concept examples” worksheet and fill out chart (5-8 minutes) 0 With partner, compare answers 0 Similarities? 0 Share out to class

15. Where did Absolute Monarchs Come from?? 0 Before the Reformation, the Catholic Church was the dominant power in Europe 0 After the Reformation monarchs filled this power vacuum

16. Crises Lead to Absolutism 0 17 th century was period of constant warfare in Europe 0 Governments had to build up armies, and raise taxes to pay for it. 0 Revolts over taxes! 0 In response monarchs tried to impose order by increasing their power 0 Absolute monarchs controlled ALL aspects of life 0 Social gatherings 0 Religious ceremonies 0 The economy

17. Imagine you are an absolute ruler 0 Writing Prompt: 2 pages 0 How would you show your power? 0 What would your house be like? A fortress? A Palace? 0 Would you focus on trade and improving your country? The military? 0 How would you treat: 0 Your nobles 0 Your peasants 0 The church 0 What rules and laws would you set up? 0 Who would you persecute? 0 What would you change?