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AGE OF ABSOLUTE MONARCHS

AGE OF ABSOLUTE MONARCHS. Time: 1550-1715. Before we dive into the Kings and Queens, we need to know…. What does the term absolute mean? -Individual/draw picutre -Partner -Group -Class. Review…What makes a good leader???????. Question of the day……….

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AGE OF ABSOLUTE MONARCHS

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  1. AGE OF ABSOLUTE MONARCHS Time: 1550-1715

  2. Before we dive into the Kings and Queens, we need to know…. • What does the term absolute mean? -Individual/draw picutre -Partner -Group -Class

  3. Review…What makes a good leader???????

  4. Question of the day……… What would make a monarch of this time period (1550-1700) want absolute power?

  5. Quick Write…... • How would you react or feel if you lived in a country where ONESupreme Ruler makes all the decisions about your life?

  6. Most of Europe was consumed by One Supreme Monarch

  7. What Makes them Absolute Monarchs? • Power comes from God • All King’s laws are to be Obeyed • King is above the law, rules in any fashion they see fit and what suites them • Only they can change rules and only they can do as they wished

  8. Scavenger Hunt • I will give you a clue • You will need with your partner to find this monarch in chapter 7 • Once you find them…Stand up and tell us where you found them

  9. WHO AM I……….. I am the Virgin Queen. I defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588. My kingdom was prosperous and enlightened during my 62 year reign!

  10. Queen Elizabeth I (1553-1603)

  11. Ready…… • We are the pair of monarchs that had a glorious revolution into power! We had the first English Bill of Rights and granted an act of toleration for people to worship as they saw fit.

  12. William and Mary (1689-1702

  13. I am the sole czar that was responsible for building Russia into a grand empire. I studied in the West to learn the ways of others and to enhance my people to be able to compete. I am GREAT!!!!

  14. Peter the Great 1682-1725

  15. Other examples of Absolute Rulers • King Philip II of Spain 1527-1598

  16. Fredrick the Great of Prussia 1740-1786

  17. Catherine the Great of Russia1762-1796

  18. Last but not least……. • King Louis XIV (14th) SUN KING!

  19. Compare and Contrast: Page 214 # 7 • Divide into leaders • Find out information about absolute monarchs • Report back to the class

  20. Smart Start: • Why would King Philip want to invade England? • Examine both maps on page 213 and 214 to help you answer question number 1.

  21. Spanish Armada • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZkVXxTvw5gAs • As you watch: • Take notes on what you learned • Need to have 5-7 items.

  22. Elizabeth: The Golden Age • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X1GFra__ZI • Golden Speech (1601): Used in different part of power point http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJMi73WnL4E • Students Read and answered questions

  23. Work time: • Worksheet • Resume • Study Guide • Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Speech page 215 • Questions #1-3

  24. Stop Section 2

  25. Term of the Day: Autocracy • Government where the ruler has all the power • Decisions are made on what the leader thinks is the best for them • Social -Political -Economics

  26. Protestant Reformation weakens the church and it’s leader: The Pope Belief in Divine Right= Monarchs get power from God Belief in government having total and unlimited power= Absolutism Power Centralized in One Absolute monarch Make up something an Absolute Monarch could do regarding religion if they wanted to. Make up something an Absolute Ruler could do regarding military if they wanted to Make up something an Absolute Ruler could do regarding fashion if they wanted to

  27. Causes- Age of Exploration 3 G’s Rise of new Cities Building of armies Reformation Renaissance Revolts Effects- Building projects Western Europe influence on Russia Reforms in politics New governments Loss of power by nobility and governments Causes and Effects of the Age of Absolute Monarchs

  28. Inflation: Rising prices Influx of gold and silver from New World Baby boom= demand for more land and food Witch Trials Long tradition Result of Reformation Common people targeted (poor, women, widows) Turmoil gives people wanting leadership of any sort

  29. Thirty Years’ War (pg. 217)1618-1648 • Calvinism rattles the foundation of religion belief • Catholics Vs. Calvinists • Germany in Ruins • Territorial motives also played a huge role • Involved all of Europe except England • End of Holy Roman Empire • Each could determine Religion

  30. Absolute Power transfers to Revolution • Queen Elizabeth’s death in 1603, send England into turmoil • People are lost, confused, and change of power leads to Rebellion • Golden Speech (1601): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJMi73WnL4E

  31. Why would the people Rebel? • Did Elizabeth not rule with authority? • What was the reign of Elizabeth like? • Why does change of power equal revolution?

  32. Go over pause and reflect PART A: Stuarts and Divine Right FACTS: SUMMARY:

  33. JAMES I • Believed in Divine Right of the Kings • Obey and answer to ONLY GOD!! • Parliament (like a congress) thought the Parliament and the King Ruled together

  34. Religious Factor: Describe the Picture

  35. Puritans • Protestants in England Inspired by Calvin • Disagreed with the Church of England: James I was very forceful in defending it • Formed the Lower House of Parliament (House of Commons) • Now wise to disregard their beliefs and opinions • Puritans were well-to-do landowners

  36. Massachusetts Bay Company • Puritans (Protestants inspired by Calvinism) decided to leave England • Create a new land that would be religious tolerant (but only that of Puritan belief) • 1620 Came and landed in New England (USA)

  37. From Father to Son • Charles I: Believed in the same format of running his country • Changed his mind on Taxes: First he agreed “No taxes unless we all agree”, but then changed his mind. WHY? • Great Migration (Puritans fleeing to America)

  38. Clip: Charles I • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_cKHxIwtAY

  39. Part B: Civil War and the Commonwealth • FACTS: • SUMMARY

  40. ALL FOR GOD! • Charles I tried to impose more rituals on the Puritans • Puritans migrated to America • Great Migration: 20,000 came from 1630-1640

  41. DISCONTENT LEADS…. • Civil War 1642 Parliament Vs. King • Supporters of the war=Cavaliers/royalist (People with the King) • Non-supporters=Roundheads (Short hair) People for Parliament

  42. Oliver Cromwell • Leader of the Roundheads • Doing it for GOD (Similar to King’s motive) • Destroyed any opposition (Charles I executed) • Declared England: Commonwealth • Abolished the Monarchy

  43. Cromwell Goes on Power Spree “ It is you that have forced me to do this, for I have sought upon the Lord night and day that He would slay me rather than put upon me the doing of this work” Describe how he is a Absolute Ruler.

  44. Clip • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG37jN7wcZE

  45. Part C: The Restoration • FACTS: • SUMMARY:

  46. Restoration of the Monarchy • Charles II (1660-1685) • Sympathetic to Catholics • Two Groups form in revolt: Tories and the Whigs • Charles dismissed parliament

  47. James II (1685-1689) • Devote Catholic • Named and promoted Catholics to high powerful positions • First two children=Protestant • Third Child (son)=Catholic • Parliament not happy • Invite=William of Orange (James’s daughter’s hubby) To invade England

  48. PART D: GLORIOUS REVOLTUION • FACTS: • SUMMARY:

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