Absolutism Project Index

The following are the European Monarchs covered in the Age of Absolutism Unit Project:

1. Elizabeth I
2. Charles V
3. Phillip II
4. Henry IV and Cardinal Richelieu
5. Louis XIV
6. James I and Charles I
7. Oliver Cromwell
8. Charles II and James II
9. 30 Years War
10. Maria Theresa
11. Fredrick II
12. Peter I
13. Catherine II
14. Hobbs and Locke

Day One:

1. Introduction to Absolutism
1. Analyze the Picture on the Intro Presentation
2. Answer the questions in your group 
3. We will revisit this on Friday as part of our assessment
2. Monarch/Group assignments
1. Complete the two worksheets:
1. chart: follow the directions
2. short answers: follow the instructions
3. Read textbook: Use the Absolute Monarch Research sheet available on Schoology to organize and guide your research.
4. Use the Major Themes in European History guide to focus on historically significant facts.

Day Two/Three:

1. Create your Blog Post 
2. Things to include in the Post (see rubric for point value):

1. Title with a short catch phrase about the monarch/philosopher/event
2. Images that highlight the monarch's accomplishments/outcomes
3. Supporting images that illustrate some of the content of each theme.
4. Informational text based on the three major themes.
5. Creativity, Cogent, and Intellectual
6. The historical significance (impact, legacy on history) of the monarch/philosopher/event: one paragraph.
7. A timeline of the Top Ten most important things to know about the monarch’s reign/philosopher/event (Date of birth and death not acceptable)
8. Compose a Bio poem about your monarch/philosopher/event to be read during the presentation
9. Task List: List of members in group, work assigned and accomplished.

Day Four:

1. Presentations
1. give a brief summary of your Absolute Monarch
2. read your poem
2. Revisit the Picture from day one
1. list the Attributes of Absolutism and give examples for the Picture