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Free Bell Ringer: Louis the 14th THE SUN KING

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King Louis XIV (1638-1715), known as the “Sun King,” was born in 1638 and inherited the French throne at just four years old, eventually growing up to become one of Europe’s most powerful absolute monarchs. Because he was too young to rule initially, the country was managed by advisors during his childhood, but he took full control of the government in 1661 with his famous belief that “I am the state.” He famously chose the sun as his personal emblem to symbolize that he was the center of the nation, claiming he brought “light” and order to France. To display his immense power and keep a close eye on his nobles, he built the dazzling and extravagant Palace of Versailles, moving the entire royal court there in 1682. He figured if he created a lavish lifestyle for royal nobles, and they realized their lifestyle was dependent on him, they would never want to rise against him so that they could continue enjoying the riches and entertainment he gave them.  He transformed France into a cultural and military superpower. However, his luxurious lifestyle, grand palace upkeep, and numerous expensive wars drained the national treasury and heavily taxed the common people, planting the seeds for future economic crisis. He also revoked religious freedom for French Protestants, known as Huguenots, causing hundreds of thousands of skilled workers to flee the country. When he died in 1715, he left behind a brilliantly shining legacy of arts and culture, but also a deeply indebted nation that would struggle for generations to come.

 

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FREE BELL RINGER: King Louis the 14th

 

Free Bell Ringer: Absolute and Constitutional Monarchs

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An absolute monarch holds complete, total power over their country and operates above the law. They believe their authority comes directly from God, a concept known as the Divine Right of Kings. King Louis XIV of France was a famous absolute ruler who made all laws, set taxes, and controlled the military without needing anyone’s permission. In contrast, a constitutional monarch shares power with a governing body like Parliament. Under this system, the King and/or Queen must follow set laws and a written Constitution or Bill of Rights. William III and Mary II of England ruled this way after accepting the English Bill of Rights in 1689. Their power was limited because Parliament represented the people, controlled the country’s money, and passed the laws. Members of Parliament represented smaller areas in Britain and had to answer to the people of their area.  Ultimately, the biggest difference is that absolute monarchs answer to no one, while constitutional monarchs must follow the law and share power.

 

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Free Bell Ringer on Feudalism in Europe and Japan

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In a way that was very similar to European feudalism, feudal Japan was built around land, loyalty, and powerful military leaders. In Japan, regional lords called Daimyōs ruled territories, built castles, and commanded armies. Above them was the Shogun, a supreme military dictator who held actual power over the Emperor. Notable historical leaders included shoguns like Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199 CE) and Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616 CE), as well as powerful Daimyōs like Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582). European feudalism lasted roughly from 500 CE to 1500 CE, while Japanese feudalism spanned from around 1185 CE to 1868 CE. In both regions, peasant farmers worked the land under the protection of wealthy landowning lords. While European Lords depended on Knights for defense, Japanese Daimyōs relied on loyal Samurai Warriors.

Here is a FREE BELL RINGER to use in class as a printable or to upload to Google Classroom, Schoology, etc…

Click Here: Bell Ringer Feudalism in Europe and Japan

Free US History Resource on TeachWorldHistory.com

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Did you know that TeachWorldHistroy.com has a TON of resources that would apply to your US History classes as well? Especially when you make it to the 1700s and beyond, a lot parallel topics, such as the Revolutions in late 1800s and Early 1900s, America’s Rise in the 1800s, Industrialization, World War One, World War Two, and other topics apply to BOTH World History classes and United States History Classes. Many US History Teachers join our site in order to get these resources! 

 

Here is a FREE WORDSEARCH WORKSHEET on a Survey of the USA from 1776-1900 from TeachWorldHistory.com. 

Survey of the USA 1776 to 1900 Word Search Editable File

 

Free Bell Ringer on Machiavelli

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During the Renaissance (1300-1600 CE), many thinkers believed leaders should be kind, honest, and focus on helping people. They claimed leaders were bound to be moral toward those they led and it would be ethically wrong to act otherwise.  Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527 CE) completely flipped that idea upside down in his 1513 book The Prince. He argued that a ruler’s main job isn’t to be nice, but to stay in power and keep the country safe, even if it means lying, breaking promises, or being cruel. Machiavelli famously said it is much safer for a leader to be feared than to be loved, believing this harsh approach was just the reality of how power actually works instead of how people wish it worked. To prove his point, he pointed to the ancient general Hannibal (247-181 BCE), who, while ruling the army of the empire of Carthage, led a massive army made of soldiers from many different countries to attack Rome.  Machiavelli argued that Hannibal’s troops never turned on each other strictly because Hannibal was so harsh and terrifying that no one dared to disobey him. Hannibal’s approach was cruel and harsh, but it was effective in achieving his goal of attacking Rome. If ruthlessness helped a leader achieve his or her goals, Machiavelli felt that the tactic was worth it. 

Here is a FREE BELL RINGER on Machiavelli you can use in class!

FREE Machiavelli Bell Ringer