believed in divine right‚ which is the idea that God created the monarchy and the monarch acted as God’s representatives. William Barnett October 18‚ 2013 1st Period B Day World History Chapter 5‚ Section 2 The Reign of Louis XIV I. Religious Wars and Power Struggles a. Henry was a descendent of medieval king Louis IX‚ and was a robust‚ athletic‚ and handsome person. b. He showed himself to be fearless in battle and a clever politician. c. After Henry’s death‚ Cardinal Richelieu became the
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whomever they chose. Military protection and support was another benefit of the British Empire for the colonies. Britain provided soldiers and generals for the colonies during the 7 years war to help assist them defeat the French and Indians. They also did not pour troops into the colonies without a reason‚ like the war‚ which allowed the colonists more freedom and a sense of independence. This period of neglect also led to American assemblies in the 1750s. American assemblies were allowed to levy
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Shianne Schimmel Period 2 Chapter 14 Review Discovery and Crisis in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries Age of Discovery and Expansion By the sixteenth century the Atlantic coast was the center of commercial activity. This age of expansion was a factor in European transition from the farming economy to a commercial and industrial capitalistic system. Expansion led to Europeans meeting non-European people that started a new age of world history. Motives of Expansion • • • • • • • •
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Chapter 15 FRQ Thesis Statements 1. In shaping the course of the Thirty Years’ War‚ the relative importance was influenced both by religious rivalries such as the threats proposed between Calvinism and Catholicism‚ and dynastic ambitions like the desire to confront the threats of the growing Hapsburg power and the vision to expand one’s own power within the empire. a. Threat to Calvinism: (1) The Peace of Augsburg excluded Calvinism= sparked tension (2) When Ferdinand succeed the throne he
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situation‚ which sadly at times his character and lack of common sense were to aggravate. At the start of his reign he inherited a debt of around £400‚000 from Elizabeth’s wars with Spain. To have carried on the war would have crippled James’ treasury. His only real option was to make peace with Spain in 1604. However‚ this annoyed war-hungry men like Raleigh (he hated the Spanish)‚ offended national pride against Spain‚ and sent a message to Puritans that he was sympathizing with the Catholics. The
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A system of alliances between the ‘Great Powers’ of Europe had survived the wars of the Spanish and Austrian succession in the first half of the eighteenth century‚ but the French-Indian War forced a change. In the old system Britain was allied with Austria‚ who was allied with Russia‚ while France was allied with Prussia. However‚ Austria was chaffing at this alliance after the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle had ended the War of the Austrian Succession in 1748‚ because Austria had wanted to recover the
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Divine Right Thirty Years War republic mercantilism Peace of Augsburg Junkers Seven Years War Boyar Czar The Restoration Habeas corpus Edict of Nantes absolute monarch Czar War of the Spanish Succession Treaty of Paris‚ 1763 Constitutional monarchy Peace of Westphalia Glorious Revolution L’etat‚ c’est moi Names of families in charge of the various European countries (spelled correctly) Divine right Edict of Nantes Who won and lost the Thirty Years War Explain the importance
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hostess‚ made up of distinguished writers‚ poets‚ artists. Hostess: Marie Therese de Geoffrin Seven Years War: Also known as the French and Indian War Issues: 1) Duel of Britain and France for colonies trade and sea power 2) Duel of Prussia and Austria for territory and military power King of Prussia: Frederick II “the great” invades silesia and doesn’t concern about pragmatic sanction War Of Austrian Succession France and Prussia have the early advantage with their armies America
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Jonathan Michael Farmer The American Revolutionary War was the conflict between the people of Great Britain and the thirteen colonies‚ but grew into a world war later on. Factors that led to British defeat in this war were British arrogance‚ and over confidence. Also‚ the French Military and finance played a huge role. Furthermore‚ George Washington’s contribution to this war was of great importance. In Europe British soldiers were trained in an old-fashioned style. The routine was three
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conspiracies and executed the conspirators. Austria Despite loses 30 years war‚ the Hapsburgs family formed a strong Catholic nation in Austria. They had strong leadership under Maria Theresa. 1740-1780 Maria Theresa (cont’d) The Pragmatic Sanction-A royal Decree by Charles VI (1718) having the force of law by which Europe’s rulers promised not to divide the Hapsburg lands and the accept a female succession. She made war with Prussia when they seized some of her land (silesia). - Despite a lack
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