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Modern World History from Sem 1 Points Possible: 30 2.2.8 Practice:...

Modern World History from Sem 1

Points Possible: 30

2.2.8 Practice: Absolute Power

Name:

Date: 10/2/2018

complete the following steps:

1. Research: Using at least three sources, research the rule of one of these absolute monarchs: Louis

XIV of France, Frederick the Great of Prussia, Charles I of England, or Catherine the Great of Russia.

2. Analyze: Answer questions about the influence of Islam and the Ottoman Empire in different

regions around the world.

Provide references to at least three sources here. Use the M.L.A style guide for your citations. (6 points)

1.

2.

3.

Fill the answer of a profile for the monarch you've chosen. (14 points)

Q-Monarch's name, country, and years of reign

Q-Other names or titles used for this monarch, if

any

Q-Describe how this monarch expanded his or her

power.

Q-Describe a challenge to this monarch's power and

what happened next.

Q-What role did the legislature play in this

monarch's government?

Q-What was the monarch's attitude toward people's

rights? Give an example that demonstrates this

attitude.

Q-What happened to the country after this

monarch's reign? What kind of government did it

have?

Analyze the reliability and credibility of your three sources by answering the following questions.

1. For each of your three sources, explain the historical context in which it was written, and explain what

factors influenced its point of view. (3 points)

Do these three sources agree on the basic dates and descriptions of events in this monarch's life? In

what ways do they corroborate one another? Give an example. (2 points)

3. How does comparing different sources help you get a more balanced view of the subject? Give an

example. (3 points)

4. Name one possible advantage and one possible disadvantage of using a source written shortly after

the death of your chosen monarch. (2 points)