Absolutist Approaches to Power - AP European History
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What key reform did Frederick William I implement in Prussia?
What key reform did Frederick William I implement in Prussia?
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Military and bureaucratic efficiency and expansion. Created Europe's most disciplined army and administration.
Military and bureaucratic efficiency and expansion. Created Europe's most disciplined army and administration.
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Which war solidified Prussia's status as a European power?
Which war solidified Prussia's status as a European power?
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The War of Austrian Succession. Frederick II's victories established Prussian great power status.
The War of Austrian Succession. Frederick II's victories established Prussian great power status.
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What was the pragmatic sanction related to Maria Theresa?
What was the pragmatic sanction related to Maria Theresa?
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Allowed her to inherit the Habsburg dominions. Ensured female succession to Habsburg throne.
Allowed her to inherit the Habsburg dominions. Ensured female succession to Habsburg throne.
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Who was the ruler of Austria during its enlightened absolutism period?
Who was the ruler of Austria during its enlightened absolutism period?
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Joseph II. Combined absolute power with Enlightenment reform ideals.
Joseph II. Combined absolute power with Enlightenment reform ideals.
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What was the Edict on Idle Institutions?
What was the Edict on Idle Institutions?
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Joseph II's edict reducing monasteries and convents. Reduced Church power to strengthen state authority.
Joseph II's edict reducing monasteries and convents. Reduced Church power to strengthen state authority.
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Identify the primary architect of Prussian absolutism.
Identify the primary architect of Prussian absolutism.
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Frederick William, the Great Elector. United Brandenburg-Prussia under centralized authority.
Frederick William, the Great Elector. United Brandenburg-Prussia under centralized authority.
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What was the significance of the Fronde (1648-1653) in France?
What was the significance of the Fronde (1648-1653) in France?
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A series of civil wars that weakened the nobility's power. Demonstrated monarchy's triumph over aristocratic resistance.
A series of civil wars that weakened the nobility's power. Demonstrated monarchy's triumph over aristocratic resistance.
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Identify the Spanish monarch during the height of Spain's global power.
Identify the Spanish monarch during the height of Spain's global power.
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Philip II. Controlled vast empire spanning Europe and Americas.
Philip II. Controlled vast empire spanning Europe and Americas.
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Which Russian monarch is known for westernizing Russia in the 18th century?
Which Russian monarch is known for westernizing Russia in the 18th century?
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Peter the Great. Modernized Russia through European technology and customs.
Peter the Great. Modernized Russia through European technology and customs.
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What was the significance of Catherine the Great's Charter of the Nobility?
What was the significance of Catherine the Great's Charter of the Nobility?
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Granted privileges and autonomy to the Russian nobility. Secured noble loyalty by confirming their privileges.
Granted privileges and autonomy to the Russian nobility. Secured noble loyalty by confirming their privileges.
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What was the purpose of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
What was the purpose of the Spanish Armada in 1588?
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To invade England and restore Catholicism. Failed attempt to impose Catholic rule on Protestant England.
To invade England and restore Catholicism. Failed attempt to impose Catholic rule on Protestant England.
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What was the significance of Catherine the Great's Charter of the Nobility?
What was the significance of Catherine the Great's Charter of the Nobility?
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Granted privileges and autonomy to the Russian nobility. Secured noble loyalty by confirming their privileges.
Granted privileges and autonomy to the Russian nobility. Secured noble loyalty by confirming their privileges.
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Which document established a constitutional monarchy in England in 1689?
Which document established a constitutional monarchy in England in 1689?
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The English Bill of Rights. Limited royal power and guaranteed individual rights.
The English Bill of Rights. Limited royal power and guaranteed individual rights.
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Which French minister is known for financial reforms under Louis XIV?
Which French minister is known for financial reforms under Louis XIV?
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Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Implemented mercantilist policies to strengthen French economy.
Jean-Baptiste Colbert. Implemented mercantilist policies to strengthen French economy.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Lepanto in 1571?
What was the significance of the Battle of Lepanto in 1571?
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Marked a major defeat for the Ottoman navy. Ended Ottoman naval dominance in Mediterranean.
Marked a major defeat for the Ottoman navy. Ended Ottoman naval dominance in Mediterranean.
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Identify the impact of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
Identify the impact of the Treaty of Utrecht (1713).
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Ended the War of Spanish Succession; shifted European power balance. Prevented French hegemony and maintained balance of power.
Ended the War of Spanish Succession; shifted European power balance. Prevented French hegemony and maintained balance of power.
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What was the Edict of Potsdam?
What was the Edict of Potsdam?
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Frederick William's edict inviting Huguenots to Prussia. Welcomed skilled Protestant refugees to boost economy.
Frederick William's edict inviting Huguenots to Prussia. Welcomed skilled Protestant refugees to boost economy.
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Who was the prominent minister under Louis XV known for his influence?
Who was the prominent minister under Louis XV known for his influence?
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Cardinal Fleury. Stabilized France after Louis XIV's costly wars.
Cardinal Fleury. Stabilized France after Louis XIV's costly wars.
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What was the main cause of the War of Spanish Succession?
What was the main cause of the War of Spanish Succession?
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Dispute over the Spanish throne after Charles II's death. Childless Charles II's death created succession crisis.
Dispute over the Spanish throne after Charles II's death. Childless Charles II's death created succession crisis.
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Which treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession?
Which treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession?
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Treaty of Utrecht. Prevented French-Spanish union threatening European balance.
Treaty of Utrecht. Prevented French-Spanish union threatening European balance.
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Identify the Russian ruler who expanded the empire significantly in the 18th century.
Identify the Russian ruler who expanded the empire significantly in the 18th century.
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Catherine the Great. Extended Russian borders and promoted Western culture.
Catherine the Great. Extended Russian borders and promoted Western culture.
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What was the main outcome of the English Civil War?
What was the main outcome of the English Civil War?
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Establishment of a Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Temporarily replaced monarchy with republican government.
Establishment of a Commonwealth under Oliver Cromwell. Temporarily replaced monarchy with republican government.
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Which British monarch faced the English Civil War and was executed?
Which British monarch faced the English Civil War and was executed?
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Charles I. Absolute rule led to parliamentary rebellion and regicide.
Charles I. Absolute rule led to parliamentary rebellion and regicide.
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What was the role of the Palace of Versailles in Louis XIV's reign?
What was the role of the Palace of Versailles in Louis XIV's reign?
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Symbol of royal power and control over nobility. Centralized court life to monitor and control aristocrats.
Symbol of royal power and control over nobility. Centralized court life to monitor and control aristocrats.
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What was the main religious effect of the Treaty of Westphalia?
What was the main religious effect of the Treaty of Westphalia?
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Recognition of Calvinism alongside Catholicism and Lutheranism. Established religious pluralism in German territories.
Recognition of Calvinism alongside Catholicism and Lutheranism. Established religious pluralism in German territories.
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How did the Treaty of Westphalia affect the Holy Roman Empire?
How did the Treaty of Westphalia affect the Holy Roman Empire?
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It weakened the emperor's authority and decentralized the empire. Fragmented imperial power among independent German princes.
It weakened the emperor's authority and decentralized the empire. Fragmented imperial power among independent German princes.
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Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648?
Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648?
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Treaty of Westphalia. Established principle of state sovereignty in Europe.
Treaty of Westphalia. Established principle of state sovereignty in Europe.
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What was the significance of the General War Commissariat?
What was the significance of the General War Commissariat?
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Instrument for Prussian military and bureaucratic centralization. Administrative body that unified military and civil authority.
Instrument for Prussian military and bureaucratic centralization. Administrative body that unified military and civil authority.
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Identify the Prussian monarch known for his militaristic and efficient rule.
Identify the Prussian monarch known for his militaristic and efficient rule.
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Frederick William I, the 'Soldier King'. Built powerful army and disciplined bureaucratic state.
Frederick William I, the 'Soldier King'. Built powerful army and disciplined bureaucratic state.
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What was the purpose of the St. Petersburg establishment by Peter the Great?
What was the purpose of the St. Petersburg establishment by Peter the Great?
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To serve as a new, western-style capital and symbol of modernization. Demonstrated Russia's commitment to European integration.
To serve as a new, western-style capital and symbol of modernization. Demonstrated Russia's commitment to European integration.
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