PPT-Absolute Monarchs and Enlightened Absolutist

Absolute Monarchy Absolute monarchy is a form of monarchy where the power of the monarch is not limited by laws or a constitution Rule with Divine Right selected by God to rule Answers to no one. What is a Monarchy?. The word “monarchy” comes from the Greek word . monarchia. , which means “rule of one”.. Monarchy . describes any form of government in which a monarch holds the highest office. A monarch is a hereditary ruler – someone who rules because s/he inherited the office through his/her family.. INTRODUCTION. In the Middle Ages, the power of kings had been limited by nobles, parliaments, and the Catholic Church. The. decline of feudalism, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Commercial Revolution all helped enrich European society and increase the power of European monarchs (hereditary rulers). 16. th. – 18. th. Centuries. 1500s – 1700s. What is absolutism?. Absolutism is a form of government in which the monarch has total control.. When did absolutism develop in Europe?. 16. th. through 18. 6.5. PETS. Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great, Joseph II, enlightened despotism. Who are they?. Enlightened Despots . – absolute rulers who rule with the good of the people in mind. They still believed that people could not rule themselves. Please get out your Course Overview Signatures for Ms. Barben to check.. Please date all your papers. :. Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Thursday, September 1, 2011. Friday, September 2, 2011. Tuesday, September 6, 2011. 1550-1800. France: Absolute Monarchs-Louis XIII & Louis XIV. Spain: Absolute Monarchs-Philip II. England: Absolute Monarchs and Development of a Constitutional Monarchy-Tudors & Stuarts. Austria: Enlightened Despots---Maria Theresa & Joseph II. based on Mr. Richey’s design; additions and alterations by Mr. Robinson. The Holy Roman Empire. Art Credit: . David . Liuzzo. & . N3MO. The Holy Roman Empire. “Neither Holy, nor Roman, . nor an Empire!”. Catherine the Great of Russia. Frederick the Great of Prussia. Joseph II of Austria. Essential Question: . Discuss and Explain the ways in which the Enlightenment ushered in a new political age in 18. During the Renaissance, monarchs centralized their power through marriage, war and cultural policies. .. Questions about HW?. .. Power in the Renaissance – Monarchs and Machiavelli. A MISCONCEPTION: . http://. www.history.com/topics/cinco-de-mayo/videos#cinco-de-mayo. (history . channel explains . cinco. de mayo). http. ://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nde7NGWNKU. (explains the holiday briefly). http://. French Absolutism, Enlightenment, & Revolution Outcome: Absolutism & Absolute Monarchs Constructive Response Questions Summarize what an absolute monarch is and provide at least two concrete examples. Chapter 21 Absolute Monarchs in Europe 1500-1800 Section 1 Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism pg. 589 - 595 Introduction to Absolutism Spain’s Powerful Empire Philip II comes to power in Spain Essential Question- How much power should government have?. Review- Europe. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the Western half of the empire fell into darkness .  The Dark Ages. What happened to the Eastern half of the empire?. The Italian City-States and the New . Moncarchs. Why did the Renaissance begin in northern Italy?. “Geography is destiny!”. The Italian City-States and the New . Moncarchs. Why did the Renaissance begin in northern Italy?.