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    Absolute monarchy is a form of government where the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head of government, inheriting the throne by hereditary means. This document discusses key absolute monarchs in Europe between the 16th-18th centuries like Philip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France, and Peter the Great of Russia. It prompts the reader to analyze techniques these monarchs used to consolidate power, like controlling the nobles, centralizing bureaucracy, and building monuments to themselves, as well as consider benefits and costs of living under absolute rule.

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    Absolute monarchy is a form of government where the monarch exercises ultimate governing authority as head of state and head of government, inheriting the throne by hereditary means. This document discusses key absolute monarchs in Europe between the 16th-18th centuries like Philip II of Spain, Louis XIV of France, and Peter the Great of Russia. It prompts the reader to analyze techniques these monarchs used to consolidate power, like controlling the nobles, centralizing bureaucracy, and building monuments to themselves, as well as consider benefits and costs of living under absolute rule.

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    Ruling Absolutely: Absolute Monarchies in Europe


    Focus Question: What is absolutism? Who are the key absolute monarchs and the techniques they used?

    Directions: While reading Topic 6: Lessons 1 & 2 (pages 324-341) in your textbook, answer the questions and fill in the chart. Color in the box if the
    monarch used that technique. Some boxes may not apply to all monarchs.

    1) Absolute Monarchy definition:

    2) Why does absolute monarchy develop?

    Technique of Absolutism Phillip II Louis XIV Maria Frederick Peter the Catherine the
    Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Theresa William Great Great
    Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 2
    Control the Nobles
    Centralize the Bureaucracy
    Control the Economy
    Unify Religion
    Expand territory/ military power
    Build monuments to self

    3) What are some benefits for people living in an absolute monarchy?

    4) What are some costs for people living in an absolute monarchy?

    5) Were the monarchs justified in their actions? Why or why not?

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