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Life as a King Life lesson 2

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30 questions
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DO NOW- What should a king be allowed to do?

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Do Now- What is an absolute Monarchy?

Review the following Slides on King Louis and after watch the video and answer the questions. When done with the video move to the reading and answer the corresponding questions
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What did King Henry IV do to keep peace between Catholics & Protestants?

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Whats a Huguenot?

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Take a second and look up longest ruling Monarchs. Who are the 3 longest living ones?

Giant Palace outside Paris
A theme-park to absolutism
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Which monarch is known for the statement, "I am the state"?

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What was a significant consequence of absolute monarchy in Europe?

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Which of the following was NOT a strategy used by absolute monarchs to consolidate power?

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What did Louis XIV primarily focus on during his mornings?

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Which council did Louis XIV attend on Tuesdays?

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Where did the ceremonies for the King's retirement take place?

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Who often joined Louis XIV in the Grand Apartment?

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What was the purpose of the First Levee?

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How often did Louis XIV bathe according to the text?

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What type of music was performed daily?

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Who prepared letters for Louis XIV during his entertainment hours?

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What was typically held at 10 PM?

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What topics did Louis XIV discuss during his afternoon council?

Now after analyzing the day in the life of King Louie, you will examine and analyze The Duc de Saint-Simon, who was a minor nobleman, who lived for many years at Versailles. He wrote extensive and often gossipy memoirs of his years in King Louis XIV’s court. As you read this excerpt, consider Saint-Simon as a source. Why might his memoirs give us insight into the court and its elaborate etiquette? Why did he think Louis XIV made such a big deal about small privileges? How might Saint-Simon’s own position have colored his account? Did Saint-Simon like Louis XIV or think that he was an effective ruler? Why or why not?
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Why might his memoirs give us insight into the court and its elaborate etiquette?

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Why did he think Louis XIV made such a big deal about small privileges?

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Did Saint-Simon like Louis XIV or think that he was an effective ruler? Why or why not?

Now you will look at King Louie's advice to his son to gain a deeper understanding of his beliefs on how to gain power. You will analyze the document to determine the steps he believed needed to be taken to take control.
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What did Louis XIV advise about appointments to office?

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According to Louis XIV, how should a king manage his authority?

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What did Louis XIV want for the future ministers?

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What was a concern of Louis XIV regarding the people?

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Why did Louis XIV think wisdom was important in ruling?

Answer the following exit tickets before proceeding to the next lesson
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What was Versailles? What was it used for? Why is it significant?

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Why did Louis call himself the Sun King?

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What was the Edict of Nantes?

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Exit Ticket- What is the concept of the 'divine right of kings,' and how did Louis XIV use this belief to justify his absolute power?