CH16+Absolutism+&+Constitutionalism

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THEMES:

 * The evolution of monarchial government to absolutism.
 * The characteristics of absolutism in Western Europe compared to Eastern Europe.
 * The development of constitutionalism in England.
 * Divergent views on government and individual rights.
 * The Economics of mercantilism

HOMEWORK:




These two excerpts are required reading for this chapter. They are only available online.

"The Emergence of the Great Powers" article is required reading for this chapter.

CHAPTER OUTLINE:
This outline is only available online.

HANDOUTS:








**ARTICLES:**



POWER POINTS:

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VIDEOS:
X A look at life at Versailles ||  ||
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 * **Château de Versailles** - 14:30 min. ||  || **How to Get Ahead at Versailles** - 59:29 min.

- 5:26 min. This video starts at the beginning of the 1500s and goes to 1990. ||  || ** What happened to the Habsburgs? ** - 2:04 min The Habsburgs were once the most powerful family in Austria, but as they tried to strengthen the bloodline by intermarrying, a lack of genetic diversity ended up being their downfall. ||  ||
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 * **History of Prussia: Kings and Leaders Hohenzollern**


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 * **The Thirty Years' War (1618--1648) -** 10:34 min. ||  || **Weapons of West Point: The Matchlock **- 11:35 min. ||   ||

Age of Absolutism - 27:40 min. Episode 31 of the PBS series "The Western Tradition."

Absolutism & the Social Contract

An in depth look at British history. For those seeking a more thorough view. Note: Unfortunately, these two videos are of average quality. Host Simon Schama examines the turbulent English civil wars that culminated in two events unique in British history--the public execution of a king and creation of a republic. He introduces us to the colorful people who populate the conflict: Charles I, beheaded on January 30, 1649, for treason; the Duke of Buckingham; John Pym; William Laud; the Archbishop of Canterbury; Thomas Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland; Sir Edmund Verney and his family, torn apart by the war; and of course, Oliver Cromwell! ||  || **Part 9 Revolutions 1649-1689** - 50:28 min. A look at the political and religious revolutions that racked Britain after Charles I's execution, when Britain was a joyless, kingless republic led by Oliver Cromwell. His rule became so unpopular that for many it was a relief when the monarchy was restored after his death. But Cromwell was also a man of vision who brought about significant reforms. ||  ||
 * Simon Schama's History of Britain II series.**
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 * **Part 8 The British Wars 1603-1649** - 50:48 min.


 * Humorous:**

A segment from the Blackadder series ||  ||
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 * **The Treaty of Westphalia** - 4:56 min.

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LINKS:
Prof. J. Sommerville's website to support his college course. The right column contains links to topical outlines on everything we cover. An excellent support for this chapter.
 * 17th Century Europe**

This is part of Google's World Wonders Project. It uses Google Earth to tour sites of significant "wonders of the world."
 * Palace and Park of Versailles**