• Aim/Goal: How did monarchs in different regions of the world exercise absolute power? • Do Now: Define the word “absolutism.” Give one example of how an absolute ruler exercises his/her power. • Homework: Write a thematic essay that discusses the rule between a leader from the west and non-west. What are the similarities and differences? (This is an excellent review for the regent’s exam.) Choices are listed in the Aim; however you can use any ruler from your global studies knowledge as long as you pick one from the west and one from the non-west. Please read handout provided in Lesson #45.
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Aim/Goal: How did monarchs in different regions of the world exercise absolute power?
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• Aim/Goal: How did monarchs in different regions of the world exercise absolute power?
• Do Now: Define the word “absolutism.” Give one example of how an absolute ruler exercises his/her power.
• Homework: Write a thematic essay that discusses the rule between a leader from the west and non-west. What are the similarities and differences? (This is an excellent review for the regent’s exam.) Choices are listed in the Aim; however you can use any ruler from your global studies knowledge as long as you pick one from the west and one from the non-west. Please read handout provided in Lesson #45.
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Europe Developed Into Absolute Monarchies
• Feudalism had collapsed.• National monarchies replaced.• Intense competition for land and trade lead
to many wars.• Religious differences sparked civil wars.• Absolute monarchy emerged to protect the
nation and preserve order.• “Gunpowder Revolution” began.
MAP: The Hapsburg ruler, Charles V, ruled his empire as a family estate, rather than a united kingdom. Each part kept its own languages, customs, laws and forms of government. Charles traveled round, holding court in different capitals.Note how France is surrounded by the Hapsburg Empire.
• Louis XIV, The Sun King• The best and worst example Of absolute monarchy.• “L’Etat c’est moi!”• Crippled France by fighting a series of losing wars and revoking the Edict of Nantes• On his deathbed he urged his young grandson and heir to avoid wars.
Ferdinand IIHoly Roman Emperor (1619-1637)
• Wanted greater control of his Protestant nobles.
• Touched off the Thirty Years War, which eventually involved most of western Europe.
• Took German States 100 years to rebuild.
http://www.kaisergruft.at/anhang/ezhferdi.htm
The Thirty Years War (1618-1648)
Musketeers prepare to fire a volley
The arrival of King Gustavus
Adolfus’ Swedish forces.
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Soldiers sack and loot a home.
The Hanging Tree
• Hapsburgs v. German Protestants• Sweden v. Hapsburgs• France v. Hapsburgs• Peace of Westphalia, 1648 -