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Absolute monarchs emerged in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries as feudalism declined. Kings slowly centralized power by taking control from feudal lords, claiming divine right to rule. This was facilitated by factors like tired residents wanting security, the influence of crusades and trade, and the spread of nationalism. Powerful monarchs in France, Spain, Prussia, Russia, and Austria further solidified absolute rule over their nations and encouraged the rise of strong nation-states. Students will learn about the development of absolutism in these key European powers.

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Absolute monarchs emerged in Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries as feudalism declined. Kings slowly centralized power by taking control from feudal lords, claiming divine right to rule. This was facilitated by factors like tired residents wanting security, the influence of crusades and trade, and the spread of nationalism. Powerful monarchs in France, Spain, Prussia, Russia, and Austria further solidified absolute rule over their nations and encouraged the rise of strong nation-states. Students will learn about the development of absolutism in these key European powers.

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2016

Ms. Rothweiler

World History Spring Semester

Lap 6

European Absolutism
The Rise of the Nation State

9 Class Meetings

February 11- March 4

Overview
By the mid 14th century, feudalism had reached its pinnacle and was beginning to wane. Local monarchs slowly
usurped the power from feudal lords. Eventually the absolute monarch emerged, who solidified their control
with the claim of divine right. Historians note that the evolution was facilitated by 8 conditions.

Residents of the manor and medieval towns were tired of their rights and lives being threatened by
violence. They wanted a government that had the power to address the situation.
The Crusades had a dual effect: a) pulled lords away from their lands allowing monarchs to take them
over; b) crusaders became acquainted with the absolute governments of the East
The rising commercial middle class wanted peace so they could carry on trade.
The expansion of trade led to the rise of cities that were more loyal to a centralized government.
The decline of the Catholic Church permitted monarchs to step into the power vacuum created by the
Reformation.
The re-introduction of Greek and Roman history reminded European rulers that autocracy resulted in
greatness.
The introduction of gun powder provided the ammunition needed by the professional armies hired by
monarchs. These armies were now equipped to destroy the castle walls.
Renaissance political thought promoted by Machiavelli and Bodin glorified the sovereignty of the
absolute monarchy.

Although circumstances favored the appearance of the absolute monarchy, the right personalities had to be
present. Powerful monarchs like Louis XIV of France, Frederick of Prussia, Peter of Russia, Charles II of Spain,
and Joseph II of Austria knew how to take advantage of situations. They encourage the spread of nationalism
which included religious wars. Civil Wars between a monarch and the noble class were also very common.
Battles also commonly resulted from trade-related clashes between nations. Initially, Spain dominated with a
powerful navy and vast empire. Later on, however, the power shifted to two rivaling powers-in-the-making:
France and Britain.

Rationale
Students will understand that absolute monarchs emerged in each of the 5 Great Powers to solidify
power and leadership in to a centralized place. These highly-centralized states desired to become as
powerful as possible, while simultaneously making sure that other states did not gain power. The
cyclical nature of this idea created a unique balance of power among the 5 Great Powers that lasted for
centuries.
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TEACHER NAME/TEACHER EMAIL ADDRESS:


Ms. Deb Rothweiler, [email protected]

LAP Information
LAP 6 Rise of the Nation-State and Absolutism
10 CLASS MEETINGS
Materials needed for LAP:
Notebook
Use of Internet if you have a device bring to class
Textbook
Materials for selected project
Online resources

LAP Objectives: Upon Completion of this LAP students will be able to:
1. Explain how each monarch established and maintained absolute rule
2. Explain the characteristics of an absolute monarchy
3. Discuss why England did not develop an absolute monarchy
4. Discuss the rise of the nation-state
5. Identify/Define the following
Absolutism
Divine Right
balance of power
Thirty Years War
Versailles Palace
Jean Baptiste Colbert Peter the Great
Catherine the Great
Limited monarchy
Philip II
Hapsburgs
Bourbons
Henri VIII
Elizabeth I
Stuarts
Glorious Revolution
Cavaliers
Roundheads
Restoration
William and Mary
Ivan the Great
Ivan the Terrible
Hohenzollerns
Frederick the Great
Parliament
Isabella and Ferdinand
Independent and/Open Lab Assignments/Enrichment:
1. Complete viewing powerpoints in OL
2. Enrichment Assignments- posted on www.rothiwa.com
3. Project:

Most Absolute of All (Summative) March 7 or 8

Sun King
Tudors
Oliver Cromwell
Bill of Rights
Estates General

LAP TEST/ASSESSMENT: (Summative)


1. test in testing center

March 7-11

CLASS MEETINGS:

DATE/DAY DUE

First Class Meeting:


Due At the beginning of Class: No Assignment
Class Focus: Notetaking
Essential Question: Is monarchy a good form of govt
Second Class Meeting
Due At the beginning of Class: 6-1
Class Focus: The Nation State
Essential Question: : What is the most important element in
determining a nation-state

E Day for India


G Day for Africa and China

Third Class Meeting


Due At the beginning of Class: Assignment 6-2
Class Focus: Absolutism
Essential Question: Are absolute monarchs good for a nation
Fourth Class Meeting
Due at the beginning of class Assignment 6-3
Focus of Class: France and Spain
Essential Question:
Fifth Class Meeting
Due at the beginning class: 6-4
Class focus: Beginning of English monarchs
Essential question: Why do monarchs succeed and fail?
Sixth Class Meeting
Due at the beginning of class: None
Class focus: The Tudors English monarchs
Essential question: Which of the English Tudors had the greatest
impact on England
Seventh Class Meeting
Due at the beginning of class: Assignment 6-5 (formative)
Class focus: Austria, Russia and Prussia
Essential Question: Was absolutism different in Eastern Europe

K Day Feb 19 All Sections

H Day Feb 17 India


J Day Feb 18 Africa and China

A Day Feb 22 India


B Day Feb 23 Africa and India
C Day Feb 24 India
D Day Feb 25 India and China
E Day Feb 26 All Sections

F Day Feb 29 India


G Day March 1 Africa and China

Eighth Class Meeting


Due at the beginning of class: Work day for project
Class Focus:

Ninth Class Meeting


Due at the beginning of class: Review

Class Focus- Wrapping it up


Tenth Class Meeting
Due at the beginning of class: project presentation

H day March 2 India


J Day March 3 China and Africa
K Day March 4 All Sections

A Day March 7 India


B Day March 8 China and Africa

Homework Assignment Explanations


All homework assignments and projects are on my website and
classroom google

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