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:
- Get a copy of this worksheet
- Watch the video entitled "What is an Absolute Monarchy?" found below
- Answer the questions on the worksheet based on this article: Absolute Monarchs
Video: What is an Absolute Monarchy?
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.