What is Absolutism?
Characteristics of Absolutism...
1. Title was inherited
2. King controls:
a. All decision making
b. Lawmaking body
c. All foreign affairs
3. The citizens had no voice in government
The Big Change...
1. Feudal Monarchy had been a balance between Kings and Nobles
2. Kings no longer waned advice, they wanted power
3. These kings became known as Absolutist Monarchs
Divine Right Theory...
1. King's were God's representatives on Earth
2. Obedience to king meant to obedience to God
3. The king's could do no wrong
1. Title was inherited
2. King controls:
a. All decision making
b. Lawmaking body
c. All foreign affairs
3. The citizens had no voice in government
The Big Change...
1. Feudal Monarchy had been a balance between Kings and Nobles
2. Kings no longer waned advice, they wanted power
3. These kings became known as Absolutist Monarchs
Divine Right Theory...
1. King's were God's representatives on Earth
2. Obedience to king meant to obedience to God
3. The king's could do no wrong
Terms to refer to:
1. Philosophers --> A person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics and other related fields
2. Monarchy --> A form of government in which law-making power is given to a single person such as a king or queen
1. Philosophers --> A person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics and other related fields
2. Monarchy --> A form of government in which law-making power is given to a single person such as a king or queen
Absolutist Rulers
Francis Louis XIV
(France) 1. Known for...
a. "I am the state" (His Quote) b. Sun King was his nickname c. Lived a lavish lifestyle 2. His Impact... a. France most powerful country in Europe b. Expanded France's borders and creates many colonies c. Put France in $250 M in debt in 1715 |
Peter I the Great
(Russia) 1. Known for...
a. "Westernizing" Russia *Traveled to the west to learn and observe *Improved Technology *Modernized cultural and educational systems b. Russian Expansion *Strengthened Military *Built St. Petersburg (A city) 2. His Impact... a. Increased power of Russia b. Advanced the role of women c. Destroyed many Russian traditions to modernize |
Catherine the Great
(Russia) 1. Known for...
a. She was an "Enlightened" liberal b. Showed religious toleration c. She reorganized laws d. Started state sponsored education for boys and girls |
Queen Elizabeth I
(England) 1. Known for...
a. Keeping Parliament on her side b. Stabilizing the nation and expanding British nation c. Died without a heir (husband) d. She was loved by her citizens and/or subjects |
Who were the Philosophers ?
Thomas Hobbes...
1. Was born in1588 in England
2. Basic Beliefs
a. "Absolute rule by kings"
b. Governments are established to protect people from their natural selfishness
1. Was born in1588 in England
2. Basic Beliefs
a. "Absolute rule by kings"
b. Governments are established to protect people from their natural selfishness
Jean Rousseau...
1. Born in France
2. Basic Beliefs
a. "Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains"
b. Social contract-government gets its power from relationship with its people
c. If the government fails the people should change it!
1. Born in France
2. Basic Beliefs
a. "Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains"
b. Social contract-government gets its power from relationship with its people
c. If the government fails the people should change it!
John Locke...
1. Born in England in 1622
2. Basic Beliefs
a. A constitutional monarchy with limited power
b. Natural rights we are born with such as life, liberty, and property (LLP)
1. Born in England in 1622
2. Basic Beliefs
a. A constitutional monarchy with limited power
b. Natural rights we are born with such as life, liberty, and property (LLP)
Baron de Montesquieu...
1. Born in France in 1689
2. Basic Beliefs
a. Separation of powers divided into branches of a government
b. Limiting power so no tyranny would develop
1. Born in France in 1689
2. Basic Beliefs
a. Separation of powers divided into branches of a government
b. Limiting power so no tyranny would develop
Voltaire...
1. Born in France in 1694
2. Basic Beliefs
a. Religious tolerance
b. Believed in free speech - " I disapprove of what you say ,but I defend to the death your right to say it"
1. Born in France in 1694
2. Basic Beliefs
a. Religious tolerance
b. Believed in free speech - " I disapprove of what you say ,but I defend to the death your right to say it"
Cesare Beccaria...
1. Born in Italy in 1738
2. Basic Beliefs
a. Pioneer in criminology
b. Protect the rights of the accused
c. Punishment should fit the crime
1. Born in Italy in 1738
2. Basic Beliefs
a. Pioneer in criminology
b. Protect the rights of the accused
c. Punishment should fit the crime