The Dichotomy Between Absolutism and Popular Sovereignty
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The Dichotomy between Absolutism and Popular Sovereignty Introduction /35 Chapter 17 is full of changes for European power systems. After the middle ages, Europe was ripe for political change. Monarchs began flexing their muscles while at the same time, the people were doing the same in Britain (Renaissance influence here). What resulted were some different systems of power that would greatly influence the future of Europe and the rest of the world! Task 1. Read chapter 17 2. Create a visual that shows the interesting dichotomy between the grab for power by monarchs and people. o What were the monarchs’ methods and goals? (5) o What were the peoples’ methods and goals? (5) o What did the monarchs get? (5) o What did the people get? (5) o What two systems ended up in Europe? (5) o What can you predict for the future of Europe from this dichotomy? (10)
The Dichotomy between Absolutism and Popular Sovereignty Introduction /35 Chapter 17 is full of changes for European power systems. After the middle ages, Europe was ripe for political change. Monarchs began flexing their muscles while at the same time, the people were doing the same in Britain (Renaissance influence here). What resulted were some different systems of power that would greatly influence the future of Europe and the rest of the world! Task 1. Read chapter 17 2. Create a visual that shows the interesting dichotomy between the grab for power by monarchs and people. o What were the monarchs’ methods and goals? (5) o What were the peoples’ methods and goals? (5) o What did the monarchs get? (5) o What did the people get? (5) o What two systems ended up in Europe? (5) o What can you predict for the future of Europe from this dichotomy? (10)
The Dichotomy between Absolutism and Popular Sovereignty Introduction /35 Chapter 17 is full of changes for European power systems. After the middle ages, Europe was ripe for political change. Monarchs began flexing their muscles while at the same time, the people were doing the same in Britain (Renaissance influence here). What resulted were some different systems of power that would greatly influence the future of Europe and the rest of the world! Task 1. Read chapter 17 2. Create a visual that shows the interesting dichotomy between the grab for power by monarchs and people. o What were the monarchs’ methods and goals? (5) o What were the peoples’ methods and goals? (5) o What did the monarchs get? (5) o What did the people get? (5) o What two systems ended up in Europe? (5) o What can you predict for the future of Europe from this dichotomy? (10) Dichotomy Notes Question Notes What were the monarchs’ methods and goals? (5)
What were the peoples’ methods and goals? (5)
What did the monarchs get? (5)
What did the people get? (5)
What two systems ended up in Europe? (5)