World History Test # 1 Absolutism

Howmuchgovernmentis to much? Absolutism in France with Louis XIV Absolutism power comes from the power if divine right What is absolutism? a form of government in which all power is vested in a single ruler or other authority Absolute PowerOne person has absolute control, no general, congress, ect. Centralized Governmentone ruler, all decisions Divine right I was appointed by god

ThomasHobbesand leviathan(1651) People need strong government wrote leviathan i n1651 believed that people need a strong government to guide them without a government to give direction life would be poor nasty and brutish Leviathan is considered one of the most influential political science books ever simple terms- equality, competition, stagnant society

The bourbon king of France takes power in 1589- Henry IV Begins bourbon dynasty of French Rule- ends in 1789 Dynasty- ruling family of a particular country LouisXIV also known as the sun (everything revolves around the sun) Physically and intellectually a huge man Absolute power is only way to be effective believes in divine right lived in Versailles Letat, cest Moi scary- the state, its me, he is france father of absolutism builds up military forces and erodes noble control economy booms under his reign, french treasury is largest in Europe Rules for 72 years died in 1715 NH Mass. other european GOV. GOV. rulers use his reign as r e w ry y po blueprint KING E: his f milita mone C d e N l l o y a Cali. FRA ispla ntrol and RI n o D s c one religio ) e . : s g SIA x US 1 PR e l GOV. l a f k t GOV. a is ols mo louis xiv customs .) ta
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World History Test # 1 Absolutism

Peter I Took power in 1681 suppressed dissenting groups brutally forces modernization of the russian economy and government travels in different parts of Europe- witnessed governments giving their subjects freedom- refuses to do so 6 7 wanted to shatter tradition establish new first Russian navy- conquered land built most beautiful city had a dark side- tortured his own son to death born into stagnant society- either rich or poor secret group didnt like the 1st son wasnt king, created horrific event violence was a part of his child hood loved war games, combat help turned into recruited troops started 20 different crafts, like metal engravings, did it perfectly started planning to go to western Europe in 1696 March 1697 start journey with 250ppl works in dutch ship yard goes to factories, labs, libraries wouldnt let anyone call him czar Austria Hapsburg- controlled 17th and 18th century Hapsburg was a ruling family Maria Theresa used Louis XIV central government to build her empire schonbrunn is like the austrian versailles (outside her land) what is austrian culture? fine arts and music Prussia leader was Fredrick II or the great had a higher level of understanding took power in 1740- kingdoms were separated immediately moved to solidify kingdoms military force modernized taxes

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RUSSIA: 1.) established man power 2.) took control over people 3.) used cruelty 4.) converted culture 5.) army (cruelty) 6.) controlled taxes 7.) strong military, treated like slaves 8.) years: 1682-1725

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World History Test # 1 Absolutism

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WORKSHEETNOTES: Leviathan SummariesFRANCE: 1.) Displayed his power 2.) takes control of military 3.) controls taxes and all money 4.) right to vote is all gone 5.) takes away freedom of religion 6.) years: 1643- 1715 Louis XIV France

translation one: For the most part people are all equal even if you are the weakest you can work together because there is no super human translation two: humans are very greedy, they

PRUSSIA: 1.)adopted all louis xiv customs 2.) built large standing army 3.) centralized and ruthless taxes 4.) Taxes on peasant and middle classes 5.) Also centralized the military and religion 6.) years: 1740- 1786

Imp a lega ct of a bso chr cy? become lutis ono m? Absolutism: 1660-1715 logi word= cal France-louis xiv, bourbon ord er Prussiafred ii, hohenzolller ? translation three: Russia- peter i, romonou Austria- maria theresa, accomplished while war is hapsburg because people have no

jealous of people, one competition Important things are not constantly occurring guidelines to follow competition(war) + stagnant

equation= equality+ society= peopleneedgovern.

RUSSIA: 1.) established man power 2.) took control over people 3.) used cruelty 4.) converted culture 5.) army (cruelty) 6.) controlled taxes 7.) strong military, treated like slaves 8.) years: 1682-1725

Impact of absolutism? legacy? chronological order?

Austria: 1.) adopted absolutism 2.) diverse set of territories 3.) broke down other powers 4.) mixture of people, customs, language 5.)SOME areas were advanced 6.) started schools and churches 7.)improved roads 8.) some religious freedoms 9.)years: 1740- 1780

World History Test # 1 Absolutism

FredrickII believed... ruler must know everything has a job to do can not waste money servant of the state lots of responsibilities not like Louis XIV had duties very intense and angry representative of his state a single body ruler is the brain of the society (needs oxygen from people)