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Absolutism

Absolutism. AKS. 42b - examine absolutism through a comparison of the reigns of Louis XIV, Czar Peter the Great, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. 21.2 – Louis XIV. Who was Louis XIV? Why is he a model for European Absolutism?. What do the Versailles Palace grounds say about the rulers of France?.

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Absolutism

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  1. Absolutism

  2. AKS • 42b - examine absolutism through a comparison of the reigns of Louis XIV, Czar Peter the Great, and Tokugawa Ieyasu

  3. 21.2 – Louis XIV • Who was Louis XIV? • Why is he a model for European Absolutism?

  4. What do the Versailles Palace grounds say about the rulers of France?

  5. Absolutism • Absolutism – the theory that one ruler should hold all the power within the borders of a country • Can you think of other absolute rulers in history? • Absolute monarchy – Kings/Queens who held all the power • Supported by belief in divine right • What does divine right mean? • Divine right is the belief that god created the monarchy, and the king/queen must answer only to god

  6. The Rise of Absolutism Causes Effects • Religious and territorial conflicts created fear and uncertainty • The growth of armies to deal with conflicts caused by rulers • Heavy taxes led to additional unrest and peasant revolts • Rulers regulated religious worship and social gatherings to control the spread of ideas • Rulers increased the size of their courts to appear more powerful • Rulers created bureaucracies to control their countries’ economies

  7. Louis XIV (1638 – 1715) • Called the “Sun King” • Absolute monarch • Most powerful ruler in French history • Patron/supporter of the arts • Built the Palace at Versailles to show of his power and make other monarchs jealous • Famous for saying “I am the state!” • What did he mean? • Led France into a series of disastrous wars

  8. Wars • Louis XIV used his power to expand French domination in Europe • The War for Spanish Succession • Caused when Charles II of Spain died and made Louis XIV’s grandson the heir, adding to Bourbon power (Louis XIV was part of the Bourbon Dynasty) • War dragged on and weakened France

  9. Death and Legacy Positives Negatives • France was still very strong in Europe • The arts flourished under his rule • Wars weakened France • Debt and taxes lay the foundations for the French Revolution

  10. Review • What is absolutism? • What is divine right? • What did Louis XIV mean when he said “I am the state!?” • Why did the War of Spanish Succession start?

  11. 22.4 • Who was Peter the Great? • What was his impact on Russia?

  12. Peter the Great • Before Peter the Great, Russia was more influenced by Asian customs than those of Western Europe • When we say “Western” Europe, what countries are we referring to? • Russia was also a country of serfs • Do you remember what serfs were? • Peter spent a long time in Western Europe and then came back and launched a campaign to reform Russia

  13. Peters Reforms What were some of the things Peter saw in Western Europe? What did he study in Europe? When Peter returned home, what were his goals? What did he order Russians to do? Why did Peter want warm water ports?

  14. Peters Reforms • Modernized Russia; increased its power greatly • Built St. Petersburg as a seaport to make it easier to travel west • Introduced the potato • Raised the status of women and made nobles wear Western fashions

  15. Review • Why did Peter build St. Petersburg? • What are his reforms? • Describe culture in Russia before Peter?

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