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Absolutism- The theory that a ruler must have total control over a region and its people. Louis XIV- Absolute ruler of France who lived extravagantly at Versailles and was known as the Sun King. Peter the Great- Absolute ruler of Russia who worked to modernize or westernize Russia. .

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  1. Absolutism- The theory that a ruler must have total control over a region and its people. • Louis XIV- Absolute ruler of France who lived extravagantly at Versailles and was known as the Sun King. • Peter the Great- Absolute ruler of Russia who worked to modernize or westernize Russia. Vocabulary

  2. Warm Up What is absolutism?

  3. Absolutism

  4. It is the state of having complete power & authority over a certain area and its people. What is Absolutism?

  5. Absolutism vs. democracy

  6. Questions: • Based on the chart, what were some possible weaknesses of Absolutism? • People don’t support it, few freedoms, few rights • What might be some benefits of living under a system of Absolutism? • Efficiency • Under which system would you prefer to live? Why?

  7. Who is Louis XIV? • Most powerful ruler in French History • When did he begin his rule? How old was he? • 1643 @ age 4 • Who “ruled” as Louis was growing up? • Cardinal Mazarini • Why was he hated? • More taxes and power to the Gov’t

  8. What were the 1648-1653 riots about? • Nobles fighting over Mazarin • At age 22 Louis took over…what did he help France attain? • Economic, Political and Cultural brilliance

  9. What were Louis feelings about money? • He wanted to spend it as soon as he could!! • Palace of Versailles • 500 yards long! • Louis controlled the nobility by requiring them to stay at his palace. • Art flourished at Versailles and glorified the king to support absolute rule. The Sun King’s Grand Style

  10. Louis tried to expand France’s borders. • Invasion of Spanish Netherlands • Was successful until other European countries united to fight against France. • War of the Spanish Succession • Louis’s grandson could remain in power as long as he didn’t combine France and Spain. • Great Britain came out the winner. • Won colonies from both Spain and France. Wars

  11. Positive • Best in art and literature. • Military leader • Colonies • Negative • War destroyed France • Huge debt • Eventually lead to revolution. • Was Louis XIV an absolute ruler? Why or why not? Examples. Louis’s Legacy

  12. Absolute Rulers of RussiaWhat is a Czar?Means Caesar

  13. Real name: Ivan IV • Year took office: 1533 • What years was his “good period”: 1547-1560 • What did he do in this period? Code of laws, ruled justly • What years was his “bad period”: 1560- • What brought on this period? Death of his wife • What did he do in this period? Killed eldest son, secret police, etc. Who was Ivan the Terrible?

  14. Real name: Peter I • Year took office: 1696 • What did he do in his “career”? Wanted to end serfdom in Russia. • Where did he look for guidance? Western Europe..Grand Embassy Who is Peter the Great?

  15. What did he begin in Russia? Period of Westernization, brought the Russia Orthodox Church under State control, Reduced the power of landowners, hired European officials to drill Russian soldiers, used European weapons, raised taxes to pay for army , & promoted education

  16. What did Peter I acquire? St. Petersburg to get a warm water sea port near Europe • Why does Peter want to Westernize? He admired Western Europe’s customs & technological achievements.

  17. What is a Boyar? A Russian landowning noble • Which direction is Russia Expanding? Check map on page

  18. What is absolutism? • Why would people not be in favor of absolutism? • Who was Louis XIV? What was his legacy? • Who was Peter The Great? • Why was Peter an example of Absolutism? • What was his legacy? Reflection

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