5.1: Absolute Monarchies

  • Objective: Students will be able to describe the goals, obstacles to power, and economic strategies of Absolute Monarchs by completing a worksheet based on a reading assignment.
  • Directions:
    1. Get a copy of this worksheet
    2. Watch the video entitled "What is an Absolute Monarchy?" found below
    3. Answer the questions on the worksheet based on this article: Absolute Monarchs

Video: What is an Absolute Monarchy?

A government where a monarch (a king, queen or emperor) holds total power and can make laws without having to consult a parliament or the people.