Absolutism

1. Absolutism • Absolute Theory: A Single ruler that has complete control over all Government. Economic, Political, Religious, and Cultural ideas and rulings. • One Supreme Ruler • Divine Right: The theory that a King or Queen is chosen by God to Rule a country.

2. The Sword symbolizes Military Power The Scepter and Crown symbolizes Royalty The Clothes and Room Symbolizes Wealth and Prestige Finally the Athletic Stance shows youth and prowess The Flore De Lis Symbolizes the State

3. The Middle Ages The Causes of Absolutism in Europe • The End of Feudalism and the Centralization of Power in the Kings • The Growth of Nationalism The Crisis 1.) Fear and Civil Unrest in the Major Countries of Europe due to so much Change 2.) Growth of Armies to Deal with this Rise in Conflict and Civil Unrest 3.) Higher Taxes and more demand placed on the Peasants and Middle Class Absolute Monarchy Renaissance and Reformation • The Growth of Nationalism • The Weakening of the Church’s Power • Religious Conflict Monarchs gain Absolute Power in Europe as a way to deal with Growing Crisis Exploration and Colonization • Growth of Middle Class Merchants in Cities • Territorial Conflict