Thursday, September 7, 2017

Absolutism Day 1: Time To WORK!!

Welcome back!
Warm Up:  Talk to your neighbor about what you think an absolute government is.  It is OK to guess!


Image result for versailles

Objectives:
I can explain what life was like under an absolutist ruler..
I can identify ways in which Louis XIV gained power.


Agenda:
  1. Warm-Up
  2. Mini lecture:  power, historical context coming out of feudal society,  (10 minutes)  Graphic organizer here if you want one:
  3. Group Activity: Visual Representation of Absolutist Society (30  minutes)
  4. Introduction to Louis XIV (10 minutes)
  5. Tour of Versailles...the best ever example of power at its extreme!  Scroll down until you see the big circles.  Hit the right arrow and explore the Palace of Versailles.

HW:
Look up at the links at the top of the blog!
But as a reminder,

  • Complete Intro form / letter  by next class. Here is the link.
  • Read and notes Enlightenment 22.2 (p. 1245-1255)



TTL:  Link to Google Form is HERE.

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