Absolutism unit 5•absolutism = freedom of not being limited in power by not having to consult with representative bodies•Absolute monarch= a ruler whose power is not limited• an absolute monarch believes in divine right= monarchs receive power and the right to rule from God• 1500-1700 absolute monarchs wanted to have their will forcibly attempted all over Europe and beyond

In the 17th century, times where chaoticArguments between countries for

territory and religious beliefs led to war almost continuously

Monarchs anted to restore order to the country by increasing their power and used force to those who were against them

They created new government bureaucracies to keep their economies under control

The goal was to be free of the limitations that were placed by representative bodies like parliament

The cause of absolution

In 1516 Charles V became king of Spain he ruled the Hapsburg empire which included the holy Roman empire

during his time of rule Charles had gained much land in America for his country

He was a successful king in Spain but was more prosperous in America than he was in Europe

gold and silver was continuously coming to Spain making it the richest country in Europe

He divided his land between his son and brother

Phillip II of Spain and Ferdinand of Austria and holy roman empire

Charles V

Phillip II reigned for 42 years He expanded Spanish influence and

also strengthened the catholic churchHe built the court of blood for those

that defied his lawsHe tortured and executed many rebels

( killed 1500 a day)He was married to bloody Mary Soon after fighting for 11 years the

Dutch finally gained their independence

Phillip II of Spain

He was put to power at age 9He appointed Cardinal Richliev

as his chief ministerHis chief minister made 2 step

to making the kingdom stronger1. he moved against the

Huguenots2.weakend the nobles power

Louis XIII

He was put to the throne at age 5Built the palace of VersaillesHe believed in divine right and

called himself the sun kingHe established “new France” a

fur trading colony in Canada and tried to expand Frances boundaries but all failed

Louis's reign was mostly sad because he left France debt from the construction of the palace of Versailles and abused his power

Louis the XIV

Palace of Versailles built 1664-1710

Enlightenment= the development of idea from the scientific revolution that allowed the ability of man to use his own reason and understanding

The idea of not having to be under another's rule

Understanding human nature an

Enlightenment thinkers

Was born October 5th 1713Died on July 31st 1784Wrote the 28 volume encyclopedia

Diderot

Born November 21st 1694Died in May 30th 1778He was a French enlightenment writer,

historian, and philosopherHe wrote cutting sarcasm and sharp wit

Voltaire

Born January 18th 1989Died in February 1755His first book was Persian letters ridiculed

Montesquieu

Born June 5th 1723Died on July 19th 1790Known as the father of economics He was a greatly admired physician His worked help richen the nations belief in

supply and demand

Adam Smith