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Absolute Monarchy. The Scientific Revolution, Age of Enlightenment, and the American Revolution . Review of the Scientific Revolution. What was the Scientific Revolution? How was the Scientific Revolution a result of the Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Absolute MonarchyThe Scientific Revolution, Age of Enlightenment, and the American Revolution
Review of the Scientific Revolution
What was the Scientific Revolution?
How was the Scientific Revolution a result of the Renaissance, Reformation, and Age of Exploration?
How did the Scientific Revolution change the way people approached scientific study?
What do you think is the most significant result of the Scientific Revolution?
What is an Absolute Monarch? Monarch (King or Queen) that centralizes power
under one leader
King or Queen controls all aspects of the country and daily life Uses religion to keep people under control Controls economy Leads military and decides when to declare war Creates all laws
Divine Right of Kings What is It?: The King gets the right to rule directly
from God and does not have to answer to any other source
Why is it Important?: Used to justify the strong absolute monarchs
More Details on Absolute Monarchs
Where?: Europe, specifically France, Spain, and Russia
When?: 1500s to the late 1700s
Who?: Louis XIV (France), King Phillip II (Spain), Peter the Great (Russia)
King Louis XIV of France
Reigns from 1643-1715 CE
Strongest Monarch in all of French History
Called himself “the Sun King” because of was the center of the universe
Took all power in France for himself – eliminated all enemies
Successes and Failures of Louis XIV
Successes Increased power of French
monarch
Built strongest army in Europe
Improves economy – France is wealthiest in Europe
Promotes the Arts - Spreads French culture throughout Europe
Palace of Versailles
Failures Eliminates French law-making body
– the Estates General
Involved in many costly wars (lost most of them)
France becomes enemy of others in Europe
Religious persecution of Protestants
Long-term cause of the French Revolution
The Palace of Versailles
• Center of French Monarchy through 1798• 1/3 of a mile long palace on 2000 acres of land• 700 rooms• 1400 fountains
Reflection Questions: Answer on Your Notes Sheet
What are the possible problems with the idea of absolute monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings?
How do you think the people would respond to the powers of an absolute monarch?
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