§3.3: Absolutism (P2)

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What? Do exercises 

1 to 4 (pages 87 +88).

Homework of section 3.3.

§3.3: Absolutism (P2)

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What is absolutism + mercantilism and what are its characteristics?

What is absolutism? What are its characteristics?

L'état, c'est moi!

French absolutism is a system of government 

where the king holds ALL power, making laws 

and decisions without sharing authority. 

Key features include centralised control, 

divine right, and limited political freedoms 

for subjects.

What was mercantilism?

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Political struggle in the Republic

Maurice and Frederick Henry aimed to establish a 

Calvinist stadtholdership, leading to a conflict between 

Orangists (pro-monarchy) and Anti-Orangists (pro-republic). 

Following William II's death in 1650, the 

First Stadtholderless Period began, supported by 

Anti-Orangist Johan de Witt until the need for 

leadership arose in 1672...

Johan de Witt

Video

Watch the video and answer the questions.

• What happens during the Dutch Disaster Year (1672)?
• Why do the Dutch eat their Prime Minister?

What? Make a summary of section 3.3.

How? Individually or in pairs. Examples:

            - Mind Map              - Written text                  - Timeline

            - Flashcards

Homework of Section 3.3