Slide 1 European Absolutism 1500 - 1800 Slide 2 Key Terms Monarch – King or Queen Absolute Monarch – kings or queens that held all the power within their country Divine…

Absolutism in Europe Absolutism in Europe 17th and 18th centuries What is Absolutism? Absolutism: a government in which all power is vested in (held by) the ruler -Typically…

Absolutism in Europe Absolutism in Europe 17th and 18th centuries What is Absolutism? Absolutism: a government in which all power is vested in (held by) the ruler -Typically…

Absolutism in Europe Absolutism in Europe SWBAT: explain absolutism and identify absolute monarchs. Homework: None Do now: answer the questions on the top of the guided notes.…

Absolutism in Europe Absolutism in Europe What is Absolutism? Absolutism- kings or queens who believe all power within their stateâs boundaries rested in their hands   …