Contextualizing State Building - AP European History
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Identify the political system where power is centralized in a monarch.
Identify the political system where power is centralized in a monarch.
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Absolutism. Power concentrated in one ruler with minimal constitutional limits.
Absolutism. Power concentrated in one ruler with minimal constitutional limits.
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Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?
Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?
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The Storming of the Bastille. Symbolic attack on royal authority and political oppression.
The Storming of the Bastille. Symbolic attack on royal authority and political oppression.
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Who was the first Stuart king of England?
Who was the first Stuart king of England?
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James I. United English and Scottish crowns under one monarch.
James I. United English and Scottish crowns under one monarch.
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Which 1688 event led to the establishment of constitutional monarchy in England?
Which 1688 event led to the establishment of constitutional monarchy in England?
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The Glorious Revolution. Bloodless coup that established Parliamentary supremacy over monarchy.
The Glorious Revolution. Bloodless coup that established Parliamentary supremacy over monarchy.
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Which 16th-century ruler is known for initiating the Reformation in England?
Which 16th-century ruler is known for initiating the Reformation in England?
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Henry VIII. Broke with Rome to gain control over English Church.
Henry VIII. Broke with Rome to gain control over English Church.
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What was the main economic policy of Louis XIV's finance minister Colbert?
What was the main economic policy of Louis XIV's finance minister Colbert?
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Mercantilism. State-controlled economy to maximize exports and minimize imports.
Mercantilism. State-controlled economy to maximize exports and minimize imports.
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What was the main cause of the English Civil War?
What was the main cause of the English Civil War?
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Conflict between Parliament and monarchy over governance. Charles I's attempts at absolutism clashed with Parliamentary rights.
Conflict between Parliament and monarchy over governance. Charles I's attempts at absolutism clashed with Parliamentary rights.
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What was the primary goal of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648?
What was the primary goal of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648?
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To end the Thirty Years' War and establish state sovereignty. Established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio on a larger scale.
To end the Thirty Years' War and establish state sovereignty. Established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio on a larger scale.
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Which war marked the rise of Prussia as a major European power?
Which war marked the rise of Prussia as a major European power?
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The War of Austrian Succession. Frederick the Great's victories established Prussia as a great power.
The War of Austrian Succession. Frederick the Great's victories established Prussia as a great power.
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What treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession in 1713?
What treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession in 1713?
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The Treaty of Utrecht. Prevented French domination of Europe under the Bourbons.
The Treaty of Utrecht. Prevented French domination of Europe under the Bourbons.
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Which monarch is known for the westernization of Russia?
Which monarch is known for the westernization of Russia?
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Peter the Great. Founded St. Petersburg and modernized Russian military and administration.
Peter the Great. Founded St. Petersburg and modernized Russian military and administration.
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Name the political theory advocating that kings derive authority from God.
Name the political theory advocating that kings derive authority from God.
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Divine Right of Kings. Justified absolute monarchy through religious authority.
Divine Right of Kings. Justified absolute monarchy through religious authority.
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What was the primary purpose of the Edict of Nantes in 1598?
What was the primary purpose of the Edict of Nantes in 1598?
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To grant religious tolerance to Huguenots in France. Protected French Protestant minority from Catholic persecution.
To grant religious tolerance to Huguenots in France. Protected French Protestant minority from Catholic persecution.
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Identify the document that limited the power of the English monarchy in 1215.
Identify the document that limited the power of the English monarchy in 1215.
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Magna Carta. First major document restricting royal power in favor of nobles.
Magna Carta. First major document restricting royal power in favor of nobles.
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?
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It recognized the sovereignty of over 300 German princes. Fragmented Holy Roman Empire and strengthened state sovereignty principles.
It recognized the sovereignty of over 300 German princes. Fragmented Holy Roman Empire and strengthened state sovereignty principles.
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Who was the Holy Roman Emperor during the start of the Thirty Years' War?
Who was the Holy Roman Emperor during the start of the Thirty Years' War?
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Ferdinand II. His Counter-Reformation policies triggered the devastating conflict.
Ferdinand II. His Counter-Reformation policies triggered the devastating conflict.
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Which 18th-century movement emphasized reason and individualism?
Which 18th-century movement emphasized reason and individualism?
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The Enlightenment. Challenged traditional authority through rational thinking and scientific method.
The Enlightenment. Challenged traditional authority through rational thinking and scientific method.
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What was the primary outcome of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?
What was the primary outcome of the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?
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It allowed princes to choose Catholicism or Lutheranism for their territories. Established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio.
It allowed princes to choose Catholicism or Lutheranism for their territories. Established the principle of cuius regio, eius religio.
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Identify the 17th-century Dutch financial system known for its innovation.
Identify the 17th-century Dutch financial system known for its innovation.
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The Amsterdam Stock Exchange. World's first modern stock exchange revolutionized global finance.
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange. World's first modern stock exchange revolutionized global finance.
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Which 1713 treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession?
Which 1713 treaty ended the War of Spanish Succession?
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The Treaty of Utrecht. Prevented French domination of Europe under the Bourbons.
The Treaty of Utrecht. Prevented French domination of Europe under the Bourbons.
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What was the primary cause of the Seven Years' War?
What was the primary cause of the Seven Years' War?
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Colonial rivalry between Britain and France. Global conflict over control of North American territories.
Colonial rivalry between Britain and France. Global conflict over control of North American territories.
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Which 18th-century ruler was known for patronizing the arts and sciences?
Which 18th-century ruler was known for patronizing the arts and sciences?
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Frederick the Great. Enlightened despot who promoted culture while maintaining absolute rule.
Frederick the Great. Enlightened despot who promoted culture while maintaining absolute rule.
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Identify the leader who initiated the Bourbon Restoration in France.
Identify the leader who initiated the Bourbon Restoration in France.
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Louis XVIII. Restored Bourbon monarchy after Napoleon's defeat.
Louis XVIII. Restored Bourbon monarchy after Napoleon's defeat.
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Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783?
Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War in 1783?
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The Treaty of Paris. Recognized American independence and British territorial losses.
The Treaty of Paris. Recognized American independence and British territorial losses.
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Name the 19th-century movement aimed at Italian unification.
Name the 19th-century movement aimed at Italian unification.
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The Risorgimento. Italian nationalist movement meaning 'resurgence' or 'revival'.
The Risorgimento. Italian nationalist movement meaning 'resurgence' or 'revival'.
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What was the primary goal of the 1848 Revolutions in Europe?
What was the primary goal of the 1848 Revolutions in Europe?
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To achieve national independence and liberal reforms. Widespread democratic and nationalist uprisings across Europe.
To achieve national independence and liberal reforms. Widespread democratic and nationalist uprisings across Europe.
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Identify the architect of German unification in the 19th century.
Identify the architect of German unification in the 19th century.
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Otto von Bismarck. Used 'blood and iron' policy to unite German states.
Otto von Bismarck. Used 'blood and iron' policy to unite German states.
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Which 17th-century conflict was primarily religious and political in nature?
Which 17th-century conflict was primarily religious and political in nature?
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The Thirty Years' War. Devastated Central Europe with religious and political warfare.
The Thirty Years' War. Devastated Central Europe with religious and political warfare.
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What was the primary economic policy of the Dutch Republic in the 17th century?
What was the primary economic policy of the Dutch Republic in the 17th century?
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Trade and commerce. Maritime empire built on banking, shipping, and global trade.
Trade and commerce. Maritime empire built on banking, shipping, and global trade.
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Who led the Puritan Commonwealth in England after the Civil War?
Who led the Puritan Commonwealth in England after the Civil War?
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Oliver Cromwell. Established republican government after executing Charles I.
Oliver Cromwell. Established republican government after executing Charles I.
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