Absolutism
Introduction
During the time known as the Renaissance, free thinkers called philosophers started to come up with
ideas about rights and how they can be protected. It was a big issue at the time because ruling many
countries were a group of Absolute Monarchs. An absolute Monarch is a ruler that has absolute control
over everything. Needless to say, people who wanted to be free would like the situation to change from
being ruled by Absolute Monarchs to a different government that gave them a say in what goes on.
Task
In this lesson you will be going to a website to learn about the absolute rulers. Follow the directions the
website tells you on how to complete the assignment. The list of absolute rulers is on this page.
http://star.spsk12.net/socialscience/whII/absolutism/index_files/Page511.htm
List of Absolute rulers (Choose 1 per person)
Louis XIV of France http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XIV_of_France
James I of England http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_I
Peter I The Great of Russia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_the_Great
Catherine II The Great of Russia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great
Phillip II of Spain http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillip_II_of_Spain
Frederick William II of Prussia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_William_II_of_Prussia
Henry VIII of England
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England
George III of England
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_George_III_of_the_United_Kingdom
Nicholas II of Russia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_II_of_Russia
Marie Antoinette http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Antoinette
Alexandra Feodorovna
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Feodorovna_(Alix_of_Hesse)
Aisin-Gioro Puyi - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puyi
Below is an example of the Resume filled out for Ferdinand of Spain. Use this example to help you fill
out your resume for the Absolute ruler your choose. (also found below)
Spain
King Ferdinand
Objective
To rule all of Spain and more.
Experience
1479-1516
Spain
King
Sponsored Christopher Columbus’ voyage of 1492
Kicked Muslims out of Spain 1492
United Spain under Christianity
1452-1479
Aragon
Prince
Went to school
Mastered the art of fighting
Education
1452-1479
Private Tutor (Francisco Vidal)
Master of fighting
Master of politics
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Voted “Most Likely to be Married”
References (who I knew during life)
Pope Sixtus IV of Roman Catholic Church- Worked with the Pope when inventing the Inquisition
Jewish people of Spain- Tortured during my Inquisition
Moors- Tortured during my Inquisition
Queen Isabella- My wife, also my cousin, who owns lots of land that makes me wealthy
African Muslims- Forced to leave Spain or be killed
Country [e-mail]
[Your Name]
Objective
[Describe your career goal or ideal job.]
Experience
[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[Job Title]
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[Dates of employment]
[Company Name]
[Job Title]
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Education
[Dates of attendance]
[School Name]
[Degree Obtained]
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[Special award/accomplishment or degree minor]
References
References are available on request.