3.3 Absolutism

3.3 Absolutism
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3.3 Absolutism

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Goals for this lesson
At the end of this lesson you...
  • can explain the aspiration of monarchs to gain absolute power.

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What is not true about the WIC?
A
The WIC transported slaves
B
WIC stands for West-Indische Compagnie
C
WIC had a monopoly on the spice trade
D
Privateering was one of the tasks of the WIC

Slide 3 - Quiz

How many Africans were transported and sold into slavery by the WIC?
02000000

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3.3 Absolutism (part 1/2)

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Slide 6 - Video

France

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1661
Louis dismisses his chief minister and declares he will rule alone

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Louis had a counsel of high ministers he could dismiss at will

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Louis XIV
  • He says: "The state am I."
  • Droit Divin: "Divine right to rule as an absolute monarch"
  • = God has appointed me as king and therefore you should do as I tell you.
  • Kings with absolute power -> Absolutism.


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Self given nickname = Sun king

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Slide 12 - Video

3.3 Absolutism (part 1/2)

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