The relationship between citizens and their government is a fundamental component of political rule. To understand the role of constitutions, the characteristics of shared powers, the protection of individual rights, and the promotion of the common go...

Grade(s): 7

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2011

Title:
Absolute Monarch:  The Reign of Louis XIV in France
Absolute Monarch: The Reign of Louis XIV in France

Lesson

Grades: 7

What are the key characteristics of absolute monarchies in Europe? Louis XIV of France is one example of an absolute monarch. After a century of war and riots in France, Louis XIV became the most...