Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism. Who was Philip II?
Spanish king who took control of Portugal but failed in his invasion of England
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Who were some of the artists and writers of Spain’s golden age?
Some artists and writers of Spain's golden age were El Greco, Diego Velasquez and Miguel de Cervantes
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Why did Spain lose power?
Spain lost its power due to political and economic reasons. Politically, the Netherlands resisted from absolutism weakening the Spanish empire. Economically, Sp
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Give two reasons for the success of the Dutch in trading.
1. They had the largest fleet of merchant ships. 2. They were also the most important bankers in Europe.
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What did absolute monarchs believe?
They believed in divine right which meant a ruler had to receive the right to rule from God.
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How did the monarchy get stronger in France?
The monarchy gets stronger in France because the nobles are losing power. one way to get rid of their power was to stop them from hiding in the castle
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How did Louis XIV make sure he kept his power?
Louis made sure he kept his power by keeping nobles out of the government and he gave power to a new group called the intendents.
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How did Louis XIV bring disaster to France?
Louis brought disaster to France by trying to seize more land which caused the opposing forces to become allies and take down France.
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How did Cardinal Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?
Cardinal Richelieu, strengthened self-government, sought to destroy the power of the Huguenots and nobles.
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What was the legacy of Louis XIV?
It made France a power in Europe and model culture. Laid grown work for revolution. Staggering depression. Abuse of royal power
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What were three results of the Thirty Years’ War?
1) A peace treaty was made called the Peace of Westphalia and caused disaster in Germany where 4 million people died 2)The peace treaty weakened the power of Au
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Who were the Hapsburgs?
The Hapsburgs were a noble family that ruled Austria Hungary, and Bohemia. Their empire linked with different people like the Czechs, Hungarians, Italians, Croa
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What effect did fighting between Austria and Prussia have on Britain?
Britain gained economic domination of India and this set the stage for further British expansion.
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What good and bad did Ivan the Terrible do?
Ivan the Terrible did a good deed by setting up a code of laws but did bad deeds by killing his son and executing traitors by using a secret police.
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Why did Peter the Great visit Europe?
Peter the Great visited Europe because he wanted to learn about European manufacturing process
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How did Peter the Great increase his power?
Peter the Great increased his power by taking away noble power, creating a seaport for trade and bringing in new food. Not only economically was he advanced but
