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Louis XIV of France

France Absolutism

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How? reflects trends toward Absolutism Preparation towards? How king rose power Kings told kingdom were supported to rule by God Kings organized professional army- royal army- total power of Constructed palace of Versailles? glorifying self How lowered power of nobility Louis XIV eliminates estates general Required nobles to serve him with rituals Controlled nobles activities in palace Obey commands of lords(king) in exchange for land Versailles=Magnifence Symbol of absolutism and model of ?sun king? Office of medals: came up with ways in honoring his everyday life First master of modern propaganda Like new church? Celling like Sistine chapel Manorism- painting in manor of Michelangelo Louis-bedroom center of palace- sung king, sun center in universe

Absolutism and Empire, 1660–1789

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP European History 9 May 2015 Chapter 5 Outline Absolutism/Empire, 1660-1789 South-central France known as Auvergne in 1660s, marquis of Canillac had reputation Had right to collect taxes on special occasions, insisted that small privileges be converted into tributes; housed 12 accomplices in castle that he called apostles Imprisoned those who resisted/forced families to buy freedom Marquis might've gotten away; 1662, ran up against king Louis SIV, determined to demo. Power of monarch;Marquis was brought on charges before special court of judges from Paris, found guilty/forced to pay fine King confiscated prop./had marquis' castle destroyed Louis XIV's special court in Auvergne heard 1k civil cases over 4 months in 1662

The Transformation of Europe

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Kinberg, Nicholas Michael Chakmakian AP World History 5 August 2015 Chapter 23 Outline Transformation of Euro 1517, German monk challenged Church Martin Luther of Wittenberg denouncedsale of indulgences, pardon that excused ppl. From doing penance for sins/also facilitated entry into heaven Indulgences were available >11th, to raise funds for reconstruction of St. Peter?s basilica in Rome, Church marketed indulgences in 16th Luther thought indulgences were signs of greed/hypocrisy Despised church: no human had power to absolve ppl. Of sins 10/1517, offered debate, denounced indulgences inNinety-Five Theses Copies were available in all Euro Galvanized opinion among those who resented Church

Quiz-Absolutism

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Multiple Choice Quiz: Absolutism and various 16th and 17th C Topics 1. Louis XIV supported all of the following EXCEPT:? a. the building of the Palace of Versailles b. cooperation with the Estates-General c. art and culture d. the policies of Cardinal Richelieu e. the theory of divine right of kings. 2. The corvee:? a. was involuntary forced labor imposed on French peasants b. was a tax assigned exclusively to French nobles that required them to pay their serf's feudal dues c. was a special, annual tax exemption granted to French nobles d. was a tool that improved the annual plowing of soil intended for agricultural use e. was the annual tax increase levied against nobles in France. 3. The English political philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, held that:

absolutism vs constitionalism

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Page ? PAGE ?3? ?COMPARE AND CONTRAST ABSOLUTISM VS. CONSTITUTIONALISM ? TWO MODELS OF GOVERNMENT IN THE 17TH CENTURY DECIDING FACTORS: Revenue?Concerns Religious?Factors Institutional?Differences Personalities Social?Concerns By the close of the 17th century, after decades of civil and religious strife, France and England had two very different political directions. ENGLAND had developed into a CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCH with RELIGIOUS TOLERATION. By contrast, FRANCE developed an ABSOLUTIST, CENTRALIZED FORM OF GOVERNMENT dominated by a monarchy that shared little power with any other national institutions and prohibited all religions but ROMAN CATHOLICISM.

Thematic Essay Example

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June 4, 2012 Idalmis B. Perez Ms. Dickinson THEMATIC ESSAY CHANGE - IDEAS The ideas of individuals have had a significant influence on groups, nations, and regions. Ideas are thoughts of an individual, its way of of seeing things or wanting things to be. Individuals in this case can be leaders, dictators, thinkers, scientist, activist and independent. My two individual are Rafael Leonidas Trujillo (dictator) and King Louis The XIV of France.

AP European History Ch. 15 State Building and the Search for Order

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Mr. Smith AP European History Block 5 Vocabulary Chapter 15 State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeenth Century Witches: Witchcraft existed for centuries as a traditional village culture. Medieval church connected witchcraft to the devil, making it a heresy. Establishment of the Inquisition in the 13th c increased prosecutions and executions. Accusations against witches who had ?sworn allegiance to the devil? attended sabbats and used ?evil incantations or potions?. Old women were the main target of this persecution. Religious uncertainty and social conditions caused this craze.

Vocabulary Chapter 15 State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeenth Century

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Mr. Smith AP European History Block 5 Vocabulary Chapter 15 State Building and the Search for Order in the Seventeenth Century Witches: Witchcraft existed for centuries as a traditional village culture. Medieval church connected witchcraft to the devil, making it a heresy. Establishment of the Inquisition in the 13th c increased prosecutions and executions. Accusations against witches who had ?sworn allegiance to the devil? attended sabbats and used ?evil incantations or potions?. Old women were the main target of this persecution. Religious uncertainty and social conditions caused this craze.

Chapter 15-16 Western Heritage

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Chapter 15 A.P Euro Adam Moore Henry of Navarre is the most important 1589- Bourbon Dynasty Henry IV became king- a Huguenot- converted to Catholicism to avoid problems Protected protestants by issuing the Edict of Nantes (1589) Catholic as official religion of state but?. Provided Religious tolerance Gave protestants equal rights w/ Catholics Allowed Huguenots to fortify their towns Henry IV proves he is not truly a catholic with the issuing of the Edict of Nantes Henry IV Accomplishments Restored Strength of French Monarchy Reduced Land Tax Reduced power of nobles by building bureaucracy Louis XIII- inherited throne from father 1610 King Henry IV assassinated for siding with Protestants over land disputes 9 years old SPAIN By 1500?s- Spain became first modern European power

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ABSOLUTISM REVIEW ? BIG IDEAS Absolutism Absolutism is based on the idea that a strong central ruler is needed to control society Bossuet argued for Divine Rights Absolutism (God gives rulers the power to govern) Thomas Hobbes argued that people give rulers authority to govern because humans are innately corrupt due to original sin Absolute rulers took power from the nobility to make themselves more powerful, helping the middle class Absolute rulers often fought wars to increase their territory Constitutionalism John Locke argued that there is a contract between governors and the governed (people) Rulers must respect people's natural rights (life, libery, and property). In return, people must respect ruler's laws.
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