Impact of Reformations on Europe: Rise of Absolutism and Magna Carta
The Reformations led to the shift from feudalism to absolutism in Europe, increasing national government power and decreasing papal authority. Absolutism, characterized by a king's unlimited power, emerged due to the need for order and wealth creation. However, Great Britain stood out with the Magna Carta establishing representative government principles. Learn how this historical period shaped Europe's political landscape.
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Chapter 19 THE AGE OF ABSOLUTISM 1500-1800
What affect did the Reformations have on the rest of Europe? -Old feudal system to New ABSOLUTE ABSOLUTE Monarchies -Feudalism to ABSOLUTISM -Increase in the power of the national government; decrease in the power of the pope
WHAT IS ABSOLUTISM? Image:Louis XIV habill en soleil.jpg King unlimited power Only listens to God Used power to unify & expand nation Today Absolute ruler = Dictator
WHAT CAUSED ABSOLUTISM? A need to maintain order, defend realm & regulate econ. b/c Decline Roman Catholic church s power Chaos caused by Protestant Reformation Mercantilism created huge amount of wealth
JUSTIFICATIONS FOR ABSOLUTISM Religious: DIVINE RIGHT DIVINE RIGHT -God gave right to rule Political: People are inherently evil; strong ruler needed to control masses
WAS EVERY COUNTRY OF EUROPE ABSOLUTIST? No!!!! Great Britain was different! How? King John was handed the Magna Magna Carta Carta 1215 by the Nobility Great Charter, English document that made law the supreme power and became a cornerstone of constitutional government.
MAGNA CARTA CONTINUED King John agreed not to collect any new or special taxes without the consent of the Great Council, a body of important nobles and church leaders who advised the king. not to take property without paying for it. not to sell, refuse, or delay justice. The king also agreed to let any accused person be judged by a jury of his or her peers. John's acceptance of Magna Carta meant that the king like his subjects had to obey the law or face revolt and overthrow. Magna Carta made the law the supreme power in England!!!
FORMATION OF REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT! The practice of having members of the middle class meet with the clergy and the nobles in the Great Council remained. This representative body eventually became the English Parliament. Over time Parliament was divided into two parts, called "houses." Nobles Nobles and the clergy clergy made up the House of Lords burgesses made up the House of Commons House of Commons. House of Lords, and knights and The early Parliament mainly served to advise the king, but it also had the right to refuse new taxes sought by the king. As England's centralized government grew, taxes were needed to help meet its ever-increasing costs. Parliament's power to accept or reject new taxes became more and more important.
FIRST STEP: INDIVIDUALLY READ ONE SECTION 1. Create essential questions! A. Letter headings for green titles Define each major definition Use a bullet point for each main idea DO NOT forget comments/ questions in the margins!
6 ABSOLUTE MONARCHS WELL BE STUDYING Image:Louis XIV of France.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/72/Peter_der-Grosse_1838.jpg/250px-Peter_der-Grosse_1838.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Levitzky_Portrait_Catherine_II_1782.jpg/250px-Levitzky_Portrait_Catherine_II_1782.jpg Peter the Great Russia Louis XIV France Catherine the Great Russia Maria Theresa Habsburg Austria Frederick the Great Prussia Germany Elizabeth I England
YOUR ASSIGNMENT: ABSOLUTISM FOR DUMMIES
3-4 GROUPS Louis Louis XIV XIV Peter the Peter the Great Great Catherine Catherine the Great the Great Maria Maria Theresa Theresa Frederick Frederick the Great the Great Elizabeth I Elizabeth I
7-8 GROUPS Louis Louis XIV XIV Peter the Peter the Great Great Catherine Catherine the Great the Great Maria Maria Theresa Theresa Frederick Frederick the Great the Great Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Julia Jacob Kerry Adam Maggie Jonah Sarah 1 Number 2 Luke Brian Kayla Jen Pelosi Ian Olivia Sophie Stephen Mark
15-16 GROUPS Louis Louis XIV XIV Peter the Peter the Great Great Brad Gaidos Kendall Catherine Catherine the Great the Great Alex Dillon Pedinoff Maria Maria Theresa Theresa Shannon Lane Proske Frederick Frederick the Great the Great Rachel Charles Perez Elizabeth I Elizabeth I Agro Mike Melissa Dan Hayley Amanda Tyler
