Absolutism

Total - 50 marks

Research

Start by watching the following videos:

The Foundations of Absolutism

 

Dictators of the 20th Century

 

Organize

For this particular assignment, you will prepare an analysis of the “timeless” aspects of absolute rule. (absolute rule has occurred throughout various times in history).

You will compare ONE 16^th/17^th century absolute ruler and ONE modern day  (20th/21st century) political dictator and present the following:

• each ruler's background leading up to their rise to power
• the qualities and tactics each ruler used to establish and maintain absolute rule
• compare the similarities and differences between each ruler's style of control

*NOTE: The Pope is NOT a political dictator, therefore you can not choose the pope.

Click on the following link for a list of Absolute Rulers.

Presentation

Include the following information in your TWO to THREE page visual presentation:

Page One - Absolute Ruler #1

Page Two - Absolute Ruler #2

Page Three - Concluding paragraph and bibliography

• background information on each ruler.
  
• description comparing the character qualities and/or tactics your two absolute rulers use(d) to establish and maintain control.  You should identify at least 1-2 shared qualities and/or tactics. 
• Conclusion – in one or two paragraphs, discuss the connections/similarities between the different ruler's style of 'leadership'.

You may use charts, graphs, graphics, etc. to help with your presentation, if you like.

The slide show must have both text and graphics (2 slides).

NOTE:  If you wish to complete this exercise differently, please email me with your suggestion.

Be sure to use primary sources and credit all sources in a properly formatted bibliography attached to the finished project (see Course Introduction)

Checklist

Click on the checklist link TO BE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED EVERYTHING.