-Describe the ways monarchs take power -Explain the concept of
divine right -Cite examples of absolute monarchies -Describe
constitutional monarchies -Identify ways in which monarchs have
power limited in a constitutional monarchy -Justify the need for
constitutional monarchies over time -Evaluate reasons that monarchs
have been overthrown LEARNING TARGETS
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Absolute Monarch Constitutional Monarchy Cabinet Parliament
Divine Right TERMS
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-Absolute Monarch: A king or queen who has unlimited power and
seeks to control all aspects of society -Divine Right: The idea
that monarchs are Gods representatives on earth and are therefore
answerable only to God TERMS
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Constitutional Monarchy: a system of governing in which the
rulers power is limited by law Cabinet: a group of advisers or
ministers chosen by the head of a country to help make government
decisions Parliament: a legislative body in various countries
TERMS
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MAP OF EUROPE
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Decline of feudalism Rise of cities Growth of national kingdoms
Growth of middle class Wealth of colonies Breakdown of Church
authority Economic and religious crises Revolts Regulated worship,
social gatherings, and economy Increased size of court Created new
government bureaucracies Reduced power of nobles and representative
bodies Absolute Monarch Rise of Absolutism
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One theme = CONTROL!!! Control the government -Centralize &
create bureaucracy -Reduce power of representative bodies Control
the nobility -Increase size of court; regulate social gatherings
-Reduce nobles power in the government Control economics -Great
works -Economic policies centralized Control power -Divine right
& regulate religion
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-1527-1598 -Inherited Spain, the Spanish Netherlands and the
American colonies from his father Charles V -Very wealthy -lived in
luxurious palace called the Escorial -Fierce defender of
Catholicism -fought Muslims of the Ottoman Empire -fought
Protestants of Europe SPAIN: PHILLIP II
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EL-ESCORIAL
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-1638-1715 -Began his reign at age 14 and took control of
government at 22 -Tried to make France self-sufficient -Spent a
fortune surrounding himself with luxury Called the Sun King -lived
in the luxurious palace of Versailles p. 166 FRANCE: LOUIS XIV
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-Under Louis rule, France became the most powerful country in
Europe -However, news of the kings death led to rejoicing
throughout France -The king had entered France into many costly
wars -The construction of Versailles helped send the country into
debt FRANCE CONTD
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What are the benefits and drawbacks for society when a ruler
monopolizes important decision- making? (5 Minute Turn and Talk)
CRITICAL THINKING
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Benefit: Consistent leadership is good for business Drawback:
Decision-making depends on the whims of a single person Benefit:
The people might gain protection Drawback: people may be punished
if their religion differs from the monarch Benefit: The people may
gain pride in their country POSSIBLE ANSWERS
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Religion: Russians were Eastern Orthodox whereas Europeans were
Catholic or Protestant. Geography: Russia was isolated from Western
Europe History: Russia was not involved in the Renaissance or the
Age of Exploration Result: Russians distrusted and avoided
foreigners RUSSIA: HOW WAS IT DIFFERENT FROM EUROPE?
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-1672-1725 -Called Peter the Great because he was one of
Russias greatest reformers -More than 6 and a half feet tall
-Became sole leader of Russia at 24 -Took a tour of Western Europe
to learn about their customs and techniques -Increased his own
powers as ruler in order to force change and westernization
-Westernizing Russia p. 176 RUSSIA: PETER I
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-1633-1701 -Unpopular in England due to his Catholicism
-Dissolved parliament when they objected to his appointment of
Catholics to high office -Overthrown by his Protestant daughter
Mary and her husband William of Orange, a prince of the Netherlands
-This was called the Glorious Revolution ENGLAND: JAMES II
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-Vow to recognize Parliament as a partner in governing -Switch
from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy -Draft a
Bill of Rights to make clear limits on Royal Power p. 183 -A
Cabinet system develops and becomes the link between the monarchs
and Parliament ENGLAND: WILLIAM AND MARY
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Frayer Chart for Absolute Monarchy Examples Characteristics
Class Definition Non-Examples
