Ap Euro Seminar
Michael Vazquez
AP European
Period 3
Presented: October 22, 2010
Seminar Topic:
“Phillip 2 of Spain (15556-1598) built the Escorial and Louis XIV of France (1643-1715) built the Versailles. Starting with the pictures of theses palaces, below and on the next page, analyze the similarities & differences in the conception and the practices of monarchy of these two kings.” 1988 Question #3
Thesis Paragraph:
King Philip II of Spain & King Louis XIV both believed in “Absolute Monarchy” which also means that they had “Divine Right. They were devoted Catholics which showed the palaces they built by the buildings, architecture, and the art. King Louis XIV was a king that wanted to expand his empire and gain power, The Versailles was vast in size which represented his belief and desire for power. King Philip II was more of a religious king that based his ruling on religion and The Escorial, was also big but represented more religion aspects in life that are shown in the buildings and the paintings.
Main Points: * Phillip II of Spain * Monarchy * Escorial Palace * Louis XIV of France * Absolute Monarchy * Versailles Château 3. Similarities & Differences * Practice of monarchy/ruling/monarchy
I. Phillip II Of Spain “The Paper King” (1556-1598)
I. Monarchy i. King Philip II was named the paper king because he always read over what he signed and worked on literature. ii. King Phillip II was an absolute ruler iii. His main plan was to conquer land and spread Catholicism. * Focused on spreading Catholicism which led to a decrease in power. iv. King Philip fought in many wars which was shown in the Escorial’s vast territory, such as the most major one against Queen Elizabeth of England in 1586 but lost. v. Main focus was politics & to ensure absolute power, he centralized all royal power. vi. Philip's foreign
AP European
Period 3
Presented: October 22, 2010
Seminar Topic:
“Phillip 2 of Spain (15556-1598) built the Escorial and Louis XIV of France (1643-1715) built the Versailles. Starting with the pictures of theses palaces, below and on the next page, analyze the similarities & differences in the conception and the practices of monarchy of these two kings.” 1988 Question #3
Thesis Paragraph:
King Philip II of Spain & King Louis XIV both believed in “Absolute Monarchy” which also means that they had “Divine Right. They were devoted Catholics which showed the palaces they built by the buildings, architecture, and the art. King Louis XIV was a king that wanted to expand his empire and gain power, The Versailles was vast in size which represented his belief and desire for power. King Philip II was more of a religious king that based his ruling on religion and The Escorial, was also big but represented more religion aspects in life that are shown in the buildings and the paintings.
Main Points: * Phillip II of Spain * Monarchy * Escorial Palace * Louis XIV of France * Absolute Monarchy * Versailles Château 3. Similarities & Differences * Practice of monarchy/ruling/monarchy
I. Phillip II Of Spain “The Paper King” (1556-1598)
I. Monarchy i. King Philip II was named the paper king because he always read over what he signed and worked on literature. ii. King Phillip II was an absolute ruler iii. His main plan was to conquer land and spread Catholicism. * Focused on spreading Catholicism which led to a decrease in power. iv. King Philip fought in many wars which was shown in the Escorial’s vast territory, such as the most major one against Queen Elizabeth of England in 1586 but lost. v. Main focus was politics & to ensure absolute power, he centralized all royal power. vi. Philip's foreign