2.4 Monarchs with absolute power lesson 30-5-2023 vht2a

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Monarchs with absolute power

paragraph 2.4

Kings in Europe

In the 17th century all countries (except for the NL) were a monarchy. Since the Middle Ages, kings gained more and more power. From the 17th century they tried to take away all power and wanted to govern on their own. 

= absolutism

The Sun King

The French Louix XIV was an absolute monarch. 

He:

1. took all decisions on his own
2. was in power of all ministers and government officials
3. was the highest judge 

Monarchs with absolute power

paragraph 2.4

The Sun King

Not everyone agreed with his absolute monarchy. To maintain power, he took measures. 

1. He built a huge palace in Versailles.
2. No rights for protestants → everyone had to be catholic
3. The Godly Right: he let people believe he was appointed by God 
4. A well trained army

                                                                                                       L'état, c'est moi

Why did Louis had his nickname Zonnekoning?

What is the term we use when kings reign on their own?

Why did Louis want the nobility to be close to him?

Give 2 reasons why Louis needed so much money.

What to do?

Read par. 2.4

Complete ex. 1 to 7 of par. 2.4

Make sure to add the most important terms to your list of terms.

Next lesson: Revision par. 2.4 + finish par. 2.4