Define: Monarchy, Absolute Ruler, Divine Right,

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1 Define: Monarchy, Absolute Ruler, Divine Right,

2 Vocabulary Monarch- King or a Queen Absolute Monarch- A political system in which a country is ruled by a monarch, who has absolute control. Divine Right : The justification of monarchy through the word of God - monarchs used divine right to justify their power

3 Answer the following: How might having a king with total power be a good thing? Explain your answer

4 The Age of Absolutism A period from 1648 to 1763 when European monarchs began to create powerful nations that placed unlimited power in the hands of the king and his/her advisors

5 The Rise of Absolute Monarchs

6 What is an Absolute Monarch? European kings had very little power during the Middle Ages but slowly gained power during the Renaissance Eventually, the kings in Spain, France, Russia, Austria, & Prussia had complete control over the lords & commoners in their nation

7 Peter & Catherine the Great of Russia Louis XIV of France Frederick the Great of Prussia How did kings go from having no power in the Middle Ages to becoming absolute monarchs after the Renaissance? Phillip II of Spain Maria Theresa of Austria

8 I Am I am & I wonder I hear I see I am & I pretend I feel I touch I worry I cry I am &

Middle Ages (500-1300) During the Middle Ages, Feudalism was very important: Feudalism divided society into clear classes (You re either

9 Middle Ages ( ) During the Middle Ages, Feudalism was very important: Feudalism divided society into clear classes (You re either a poor peasant, a noble, or a monarch & there was little chance to move up) Feudalism provided order & protection for the common peasants

10 Middle Ages ( ) In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church had unquestioned power Almost everyone was Catholic in Europe so the pope served almost like a king The church controlled peoples actions because church leaders controlled access into heaven & could excommunicate people

11 Renaissance ( ) But the Crusades, Black Death, & 100 Years War weakened the power of feudal lords In the Renaissance, kings gained Wealth = Power power & began to form strong nations as trade increased, people moved to cities, a new middle was class formed, & mercantilism gave wealthy kings lots of power

Protestant Reformation (1517-1550) During the Reformation, critics like Martin Luther, John

12 Protestant Reformation ( ) During the Reformation, critics like Martin Luther, John Calvin, & Henry VIII broke from the Catholic Church This weakened the power of the church & the Pope

13 Age of Absolutism ( ) When feudal lords & the pope lost power, someone had to step up & lead the people People looked to their new wealthy kings to create a sense of order & act as figures of authority As a result of this need, monarchs were able gain almost absolute (unlimited) power

14 Copy and complete chart using review book page Time Period Spain England Prussia Russia Key Leaders Accomplishme nts Wars

15 Spain England Prussia Russia Time Period Key Leaders Frederick II Peter the Great Catherine the Great Accomplishme nts Creates a strong army Unites Germany Establishes a strong government Catherine the Great captures a warm water port! Introduced western technology, improved education, developed new industries, encouraged trade Wars 30 Years War Attacks Austria Seizes territory from Poland Conquers land along the Baltic

16 Copy and complete the following questions using text pages How old was Peter the Great when he took the throne and became King? 2. What is westernization? 3. Define autocratic? 4. How did Peter the Great modernize Russia? 5. What is a warm-water port? 6. Was Peter the Great able to get a warm-water port for Russia? 7. What were some changes Catherine the Great made as an Enlightened ruler? 8. How did she treat the peasants? 9. Was Catherine the Great able to get a warm-water port for Russia?

17 Complete the following Questions...The person of the King is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on religion itself. Kings represent the divine majesty and have been appointed by Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and respecting kings are bound together. Bishop Jacques Bossuet 1. This statement describes the philosophy that existed during the 1. Age of Absolutism 2. Renaissance 3. Industrial Revolution 4. French Revolution God hath power to create or destroy, make or unmake, at his pleasure; to give life or send death; to judge and to be judged (by) none And the like power have kings; 2. Which idea is described by this passage? 1. enlightened despotism 2. Social Darwinism 3. constitutional monarchy 4. theory of divine right

18 Age of Absolutism ( ) Monarchs justified their right to have absolute power by using the idea of divine right kings get their powers from God, not the people or a parliament

19 Age of Absolutism ( ) European kings were afraid one nation would become too strong & conquer the others; So they tried to keep a balance of power As a result, lots of wars were fought during this time period Spain France

20 Define, Limited Monarchy, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Czar (Tsar)

21 A port is a place where boats dock. A warm water port is important because it does not freeze. This is important because it allows for boats dock all year around. How will this warm water port allow Russia to continuously make money Warm Water Port

23 Old Russia Westernized Russia

24 Constitutional Monarchy

Theory/Ideology Theory of Constitutional Monarchy This governmental system was established to stop Absolute Monarchs from controlling a country without proper representation CM

25 Theory/Ideology Theory of Constitutional Monarchy This governmental system was established to stop Absolute Monarchs from controlling a country without proper representation CM allows the citizens of the country to have a role in the leadership hierarchy The Monarch would have a leadership role in this system but most of the power lies within a constitution

Structure/Fuctionality Constitutional Monarchy Hierarchy Monarch: Role is symbolic, representing the nation, signing bill into law Prime Minister: Role is to run

27 Structure/Fuctionality Constitutional Monarchy Hierarchy Monarch: Role is symbolic, representing the nation, signing bill into law Prime Minister: Role is to run the everyday governmental policies using constitutional law Cabinet Members: They are the head of ministers or cabinets that report to Prime Minister and Monarch

28 Constitutional Monarchies Around the World United Kingdom India Canada Jordan Sweden Australia

Unit 9 Lesson 5 Popes, Kings and Challenges to the Church

Unit 9 Lesson 5 Popes, Kings and Challenges to the Church Lesson 5 Popes, Kings and Challenges to the Church Directions Read each False statement below. Replace each underlined word with one from the word