What is Absolutism?
Unit 5: Trends That Challenged Tradition
Source Investigation
5.B Target: I can identify the characteristics of Absolutism to use as evidence in a written response.
Instructions: The early nations of Europe were built around a strong, centralized government. Today, your task is to investigate the common
characteristics of these early European governments. After investigating historical evidence, your task is to create a definition that captures the very
elements that describe Absolutism at Work.
Who rules the country?
Philip II
Spain
Louis XIV
France
Peter the Great
Russia
Frederick III
Norway
What powers do they have?
Where do they get their
power from?
Are there any limits/checks
to their power?