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Absolutism In Western Europe

Absolutism In Western Europe. 1589-1715. Factors that contributed to the rise of Absolute Monarchies. Climate changes Agricultural and manufacturing crisis Demographic changes Crusades- economic and social/cultural implications Trade- expansion of towns

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Absolutism In Western Europe

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  1. Absolutism In Western Europe 1589-1715

  2. Factors that contributed to the rise of Absolute Monarchies • Climate changes • Agricultural and manufacturing crisis • Demographic changes • Crusades- economic and social/cultural implications • Trade- expansion of towns • Renaissance- political philosophy, Machiavelli, Bodin, Hobbes • Nationalism and Patriotism • Reformation and the Papacy • Discovery of Gun Powder

  3. Question for Discussion • Explain how the above factors give rise to absolutism in Western Europe. • Which of the above factors made the most significant contribution to the centralization of power in the monarchy? Defend your answer. Focus Question • Defend the following statement- The emergence of absolute monarchies was made possible due to the presence of strong monarch.-

  4. Different Thesis- Consider this position as you study absolutism • Defend the following statement- The emergence of absolute monarchies was made possible due to the presence of strong monarchs.- • Charles II of Spain • Louis XIV • Joseph II of Austria • Frederick of Prussia • Peter of Russia

  5. Sovereignty • A state is sovereign when it possess a monopoly of power over the instruments of justice and the use of force within clearly defined boundaries. • A sovereign has power if his/her authority is deemed legitimate. • Power is connected to sovereignty • Monopoly of power requires coordination of bureaucracy (justice) and military (force)

  6. Question to Consider • Did absolutist monarch have absolute power? Explain.

  7. Tutorial FocusHow did early-modern Governments (absolutists regimes) maintain power? Thesis 1 Early-modern governments relied on the threat of painful physical punishment to enforce obedience. Thesis 2 Early-modern governments had to rely mainly on persuasion rather than coer • Case Study: France • In your group support either one of the above thesis statements.

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