L'état, c'est moi! (I am the State!)
The Rise of Absolutism in Europe
Questions to Consider: These are good questions to focus on when reading and consider during class activities
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Compare and contrast absolutism in Western and Eastern Europe-Consider specific examples
How does Economics play a role in the development of Absolutism?
Why does an absolute government rise in some areas, while a strong Parliament is successful in
others?
What are the arguments that favor or oppose absolutism as a form of government?
What is the changing nature of the role and purpose of the nobility?
NOTE: reading pages for HW refers to 9th edition- Black Book, Ch. 16&17
TOPIC
AP EURO time-line/
Test-corrections
Hobbes and Locke
Questioning the proper form
of government
Reformation DBQ
England: First challenge to
Absolutism in England and
France
Reading Pages and Questions
Eat a Peach! Catch your breath!!
9/16
Compare/Contrast Absolutism
In England and France
9/20
The Rise and Fall of the
Spanish Empire
9/21
The Golden Age of the Dutch
& Baroque Art
9/23
Eastern Europe: Similarities
and differences
9/26
Eastern Europe: Focus on
Russia
9/27
Compare and Contrast:
East vs. West
Socratic Seminar
Unit Test
Pp. 528-534
5. Explain how the features of of Louis XIV were examples of Absolutism.
Consider his political, social, religious and economic controls
(create a chart with bullet points)
6. Define MERCANTILISM as an economic idea.
Pp. 534-538
7. Explain the factors that caused the rise and the decline of the
Spanish Empire
Pp. 549-553
8. Discuss the P/S/E/R factors that explain the rise and wealth of
The Dutch Republics
Pp. 565-572
9. Chart/Table the features of the Austrian, Ottoman (p. 580-582)
and Prussian empires – include political, religious, economic features and
relationship with the nobility
Pp. 572-580
10. Russian underwent a tremendous change with the rule of Peter the Great.
Describe Russia before Peter the Great and describe the features of the
Russia that Peter creates
Prepare for Socratic Seminar!
9/12
9/13
9/14
9/28
9/30
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ABSOLUTISM handout + Pp. 523-528
1. Describe the features of an absolutist government and how the remark
“I am the state” represents the idea of absolutism
TEST CORRECTIONS DUE!
Pp. 542 (Constitutionalism) – 549
2. What explains the differences and or the decline of absolutism in England?
3. Explain the religious and economic differences in England and how those
created political and economic differences that created the English Civil War.
4. Explain the significance of events of 1688 and the Glorious Revolution.
Prepare for Unit Test (scantron & FRQ)
HW packet DUE!!
Chapter 16 Terms
Absolutism
French Classicism
Fronde
Versailles
Peace of Utrecht
Cromwell
Mazarin
Scottish Revolt
Mercantilism
Commonwealth
Cardinal Richelieu
Poussin
Intendents
Glorious Revolution
John Locke
Edict of Nantes
Chapter 17 Terms (Eastern Europe)
Prussian Junkers
Hohenzollern
Boyars
Mongols
Frederick the Great Boyars
Peter the Great
Time of Troubles
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Constitutionalism
Sully
French Academy
Dutch Estates General
Puritans
English Bill of Rights
Thomas Hobbes
War of Spanish Succession
Henry IV
Nobles of the Robe
Edict of Nantes
Louis XIII, XIV
Colbert
English Civil War
Baroque Art
States General
Romanovs
Pragmatic Sanction
Frederick William
Battle of Poltava
Serfdom
Cossacks
Service Nobility
Orthodox Church
AP European History
Socratic Seminar: Wednesday 9/28
To prepare for the Socratic seminar please respond to the following questions. These questions
will start our discussion but additional topics and questions may be included. Including specific
examples and references to topics and readings from class will better prepare you for the
discussion. Please bring this sheet on the day of the seminar as you can refer to it during the
discussion.
Was absolutism an effective style of ruling?
Why did absolute states arise in Europe when they did?
What challenges to absolute power were present in Europe during the 17th century and what
do they say about human nature?
Connect these ideas to the writings of Hobbes and Locke. What specific historical examples
can you apply to justify each of their opinions?
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