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TUESDAY – MAY 13TH, 2014 Pick up the note packet when you enter
and the pink sheet I will send a stapler around the room
AgendaABSOLUTISM – REVIEW!!Notes – Chapter 21 Section 1Assignment
TAKE OUT YESTERDAY’S ASSIGNMENT
1. King William and Queen Mary become rulers of England in 1689. Before they are allowed to rule, they have to accept the English Bill of Rights. According to the Bill of Rights, the king and queen have to share power with
Parliament. The monarchy was required to call on Parliament to meet, and turned over its
power to suspend laws. The king and queen lost control of the kingdom’s finances and the ability to
tax the nation, and gave control to the lower house of Parliament, the House of Commons.
2. As a monarchy, emperors ruled China by rights granted in the Mandate from
Heaven. The Chinese believed that there was only one Heaven, thus there could be
only one ruler. As “Sons of Heaven,” the Han dynasty commanded respect from all subjects. According to law, the emperor’s position could not be challenged by anyone. Emperors handpicked governors and all officials to centralize authority. Each emperor was also head of state and commander of the army, and ruled
without a legislative body to monitor imperial power or prevent abuse.
3. One of the last remaining monarchies in the world exists in
Saudi Arabia. Monarchs are chosen by members of the royal family and
approved by Muslim legal scholars in accordance to the Qur’an and Shari’ah (Islamic Law).
There are no elections or political parties. King Abdullah decides all state issues along with the Council
of Ministers and Consultative Council. The king appoints all members of the councils, and can
dismiss them at will. King Abdullah also has the power to dissolve both councils and
eliminate their positions. The king maintains final authority over all state affairs.
4. Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy in 1922. He eliminated all constitutional restraints on his power within
a few years. In 1928 he outlawed political parties and abolished
parliamentary elections. He used his control of the military to control the Italian people
and create a fascist state. He eventually became dictator of Italy and gained total and
complete control of the Italian government.
INTRODUCTION EQ – What were the causes and effects
of absolute monarchs in Europe? MAIN IDEA: During a time of religious
and economic instability, Philip II rules Spain with a strong hand.
WHY WE ARE LEARNING THIS: When faced with crises, many heads of government take on additional economic or political powers.
Essential QuestionsDescribe Spanish power under Philip IIExplain the origins of absolute monarchy
A POWERFUL SPANISH EMPIRE A New Spanish Ruler
In 1556, Philip II begins ruling Spain and its possessions
Philip II’s Empire Philip seizes Portugal in 1580 Gold and silver from Americas make Spain
extremely wealthy – $9 Billion a year According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a
nation depended on a large supply of bullion, or gold and silver
Defender of Catholicism Philip defends Catholicism against Muslims,
Protestants Spanish fleet helps defeat Ottomans at Lepanto
in 1571 Spanish Armada defeated by British in 1588
Essential QuestionsDescribe Spanish power under Philip IIExplain the origins of absolute monarchy
GOLDEN AGE OF SPANISH ART AND LITERATURE El Greco and Velázquez
El Greco uses unusual style to convey religious themes
Works of Velázquez show Spanish royal life
Don Quixote In 1605, Don Quixote by
Miguel de Cervantes is published
Book about man who reads too much about Chivalry and wants to become a Knight
Novel marks birth of modern European novel Makes fun of Chivalry? Longs for the past?
Essential QuestionsDescribe Spanish power under Philip IIExplain the origins of absolute monarchy
THE SPANISH EMPIRE WEAKENS Inflation and Taxes
Inflation weakens Spain’s economyTaxes on lower class prevents
development of middle class Making Spain’s Enemies Rich
Spaniards buy goods abroad, making Spain’s enemies rich
Philip declares bankruptcy three times due to weak economy
The Dutch RevoltProtestants in Netherlands win
independence from Spain in 1579
Essential QuestionsDescribe Spanish power under Philip IIExplain the origins of absolute monarchy
THE INDEPENDENT DUTCH PROSPER A Different Society
Netherlands is a republic and practices religious toleration
Dutch Art In 1600s, Netherlands becomes center of
European art – Patrons=$Rembrandt and Vermeer are famous Dutch
painters Dutch Trading Empire
Dutch merchants engage in world tradeDutch have world’s largest trading fleetDutch replace Italians as Europe’s bankers
Essential QuestionsDescribe Spanish power under Philip IIExplain the origins of absolute monarchy
ABSOLUTISM IN EUROPE The Theory of Absolutism
Rulers want to be absolute monarchs—rulers with complete power
Believe in divine right—idea that monarchs represent God on earth
Growing Power of Europe’s Monarchs Decline of feudalism, rise of cities help
monarchs gain power Decline in Church authority also increases
power Crises Lead to Absolutism
The 17th century is period of great upheaval Monarchs impose order by increasing their
own power
Essential QuestionsDescribe Spanish power under Philip IIExplain the origins of absolute monarchy
ASSIGNMENT – 10 POINTS Open your books to page 594 to the
“Analyzing Key Concepts” chart.Part A – Re-write the three causes of
Absolutism in your own words. (3 pts)Part B – Draw a picture of Absolutism (2 pts)Part C – Re-Write the three effects of
absolutism in your own words. (3 pts)Part D – Write a definition of Absolutism in
your own words (2 pts)
CRASH COURSE – SPANISH EMPIRE http://youtu.be/rjhIzemLdos?t=5m19s