Absolutism

Absolutism From the Sixteenth Century through the Eighteenth Century absolute monarchs ruled most of Europe. Each particular country varied as to when absolutism was in place and how absolute the rule of the monarch was. Several key characteristics developed in the countries of Europe at this time. These characteristics were a strong central government, clear political boundaries, a common culture, common political and economic interests, and authoritarian rule by a monarch. We will be examining six countries of Europe and their monarchs during this era.

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 * __Recording of class on Monday, 12/22.__** This recording is a class that reviewed Sections 3, 4 and 5 in Chapter 17. To hear the two part recording click on play. Parts 1 and 2 of the class will then play.

Spain

France

England

Russia

Study Guide for Chapter 17