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Agenda
ABSOLUTISM REVIEW!!
Notes Chapter 21 Section 1
Assignment

1.
King William and Queen Mary become rulers of England in 1689.
Before they are allowed to rule, they have to accept the English Bill of Rights.
According to the Bill of Rights, the king and queen have to share power with
Parliament.
The monarchy was required to call on Parliament to meet, and turned over its
power to suspend laws.
The king and queen lost control of the kingdoms finances and the ability to tax
the nation, and gave control to the lower house of Parliament, the House of
Commons.
2.
As a monarchy, emperors ruled China by rights granted in the Mandate from
Heaven.
The Chinese believed that there was only one Heaven, thus there could be only
one ruler.
As Sons of Heaven, the Han dynasty commanded respect from all subjects.
According to law, the emperors position could not be challenged by anyone.
Emperors handpicked governors and all officials to centralize authority.
Each emperor was also head of state and commander of the army, and ruled
without a legislative body to monitor imperial power or prevent abuse.

3.
One of the last remaining monarchies in the world exists in Saudi
Arabia.
Monarchs are chosen by members of the royal family and approved by
Muslim legal scholars in accordance to the Quran and Shariah
(Islamic Law).
There are no elections or political parties.
King Abdullah decides all state issues along with the Council of
Ministers and Consultative Council.
The king appoints all members of the councils, and can dismiss them
at will.
King Abdullah also has the power to dissolve both councils and
eliminate their positions.
The king maintains final authority over all state affairs.
4.
Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy in 1922.
He eliminated all constitutional restraints on his power within a few
years.
In 1928 he outlawed political parties and abolished parliamentary
elections.
He used his control of the military to control the Italian people and
create a fascist state.
He eventually became dictator of Italy and gained total and complete
control of the Italian government.

Spains Empire and European
Absolutism
EQ What were the causes and effects of
absolute monarchs in Europe?
MAIN IDEA: During a time of religious and
economic instability, Philip II rules Spain with
a strong hand.
WHY WE ARE LEARNING THIS: When faced
with crises, many heads of government take
on additional economic or political powers.
Essential Questions
Describe Spanish power under Philip II
Explain the origins of absolute monarchy
A New Spanish Ruler
In 1556, Philip II begins ruling Spain and its
possessions
Philip IIs Empire
Philip seizes Portugal in 1580
Gold and silver from Americas make Spain
extremely wealthy $9 Billion a year
According to mercantilists, the prosperity of a
nation depended on a large supply of bullion,
or gold and silver
Defender of Catholicism
Philip defends Catholicism against Muslims,
Protestants
Spanish fleet helps defeat Ottomans at Lepanto
in 1571
Spanish Armada defeated by British in 1588
Essential Questions
Describe Spanish power under Philip II
Explain the origins of absolute monarchy

El Greco and Velzquez
El Greco uses unusual style to
convey religious themes
Works of Velzquez show
Spanish royal life
Don Quixote
In 1605, Don Quixote by
Miguel de Cervantes is
published
Book about man who reads
too much about Chivalry and
wants to become a Knight
Novel marks birth of modern
European novel
Makes fun of Chivalry?
Longs for the past?
Essential Questions
Describe Spanish power under Philip II
Explain the origins of absolute monarchy
Inflation and Taxes
Inflation weakens Spains economy
Taxes on lower class prevents
development of middle class
Making Spains Enemies Rich
Spaniards buy goods abroad, making
Spains enemies rich
Philip declares bankruptcy three times
due to weak economy
The Dutch Revolt
Protestants in Netherlands win
independence from Spain in 1579
Essential Questions
Describe Spanish power under Philip II
Explain the origins of absolute monarchy
A Different Society
Netherlands is a republic and practices religious
toleration
Dutch Art
In 1600s, Netherlands becomes center of
European art Patrons=$
Rembrandt and Vermeer are famous Dutch
painters
Dutch Trading Empire
Dutch merchants engage in world trade
Dutch have worlds largest trading fleet
Dutch replace Italians as Europes bankers
Essential Questions
Describe Spanish power under Philip II
Explain the origins of absolute monarchy
The Theory of Absolutism
Rulers want to be absolute monarchsrulers
with complete power
Believe in divine rightidea that monarchs
represent God on earth
Growing Power of Europes Monarchs
Decline of feudalism, rise of cities help
monarchs gain power
Decline in Church authority also increases
power
Crises Lead to Absolutism
The 17th century is period of great upheaval
Monarchs impose order by increasing their
own power
Essential Questions
Describe Spanish power under Philip II
Explain the origins of absolute monarchy

Open your books to page 594 to the
Analyzing Key Concepts chart.
Part A Re-write the three causes of Absolutism
in your own words. (3 pts)
Part B Draw a picture of Absolutism (2 pts)
Part C Re-Write the three effects of absolutism
in your own words. (3 pts)
Part D Write a definition of Absolutism in your
own words (2 pts)
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