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Absolute Monarchy and Divine Right Theory: Louis XIV, Peter the Great, Magna Carta, and English Bill of Rights

Explore the concept of absolute monarchy and divine right theory through the reigns of Louis XIV and Peter the Great. Compare the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights to understand the shift towards constitutional monarchy. Reflect on the impact of these ideas in America.

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Absolute Monarchy and Divine Right Theory: Louis XIV, Peter the Great, Magna Carta, and English Bill of Rights

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  1. Bellwork August 13th • What type of government did most European countries have in the past? • Do you think this worked well? Why or why not?

  2. Objective • I can describe the term “divine right” • I can analyze the effectiveness of an absolute monarchy (Louis XIV, Peter the Great) • I can compare the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.

  3. Notes • Red- Stop, and write it down. • Yellow- Slow down, write in your own words. • Green- Go on, read but don’t write.

  4. Absolute Monarch • A monarch with total (absolute) control over their government • A monarch means any king, sultan, czar, emperor, etc. who passes power down through his/her family after they die

  5. Divine Right Theory • Absolute monarchs believed that God had chosen their family to be the kings • Divine = from heaven • Right = the right to rule • Does this make sense to you? • How would this idea help those kings stay in power?

  6. Examples of Absolute Monarchs This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  7. Louis XIV • Ruled France from 1638-1715 • Thought he would be respected by showing how rich and powerful he was (Versailles) • Focused on getting more land, which led to more taxes and forcing peasants to fight wars. • Devout Catholic . Killed or exiled people who would not convert.

  8. Peter I (Peter the Great) • Ruled Russia from 1682- 1725. • Fascinated with Europe, made Russia more like Europe. • Formed a navy, built a new city and made it the new capital of Russia (St. Petersburg) • Outlawed beards, taxed those who had them.

  9. Pros and Cons of Monarchies • Create a T chart and label one side “Pros” and one side “Cons”. • List reasons why a monarchy is good and why it is bad. • Discuss as a class.

  10. Magna Carta • Document which gave barons freedom from King John in 1216 • Limited the powers of the king. • Changed over time with new kings This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  11. English Bill of Rights • Inspiration for the Bill of Rights (United States) • Signed in 1689 by William III and Mary II to overthrow King James II. • Gave more power to parliament and less to the King. (Constitutional monarchy)

  12. Questions • How are the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights similar? • How are they different? • Where do we see these ideas in America?

  13. Go to menti.com and use the code 40 25 14

  14. Reflection • I can describe the term “divine right” • I can analyze the effectiveness of an absolute monarchy (Louis XIV, Peter the Great) • I can compare the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights.

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