Section 11 Social Studies | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

Who was Oliver Cromwell? (1649-1658)

English military, political, and religious figure who led the Parliamentarian victory in the English Civil War (1642-1649) and called for the execution of Charl

What three changes gave Parliament more power in England?

-England became a constitutional monarchy -The Bill of Rights was accepted -The creation of the cabinet

Why did the Glorious Revolution take place?

The Glorious Revolution took place because James was forced to flee when the Parliament waned William and Mary to replace him

What happened as a result of the English Civil War?

Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans win in their favor

How did Charles I make Parliament angry?

Charles I made the parliament angry by not abiding to the restrictions of the Petition of Rights from the Puritans

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

Why did Peter the Great visit Europe?

Peter the Great visited Europe because he wanted to learn about European manufacturing process

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.

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.

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

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

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

How did Cardinal Richelieu strengthen the French monarchy?

Cardinal Richelieu, strengthened self-government, sought to destroy the power of the Huguenots and nobles.

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.

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.

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

What did absolute monarchs believe?

They believed in divine right which meant a ruler had to receive the right to rule from God.

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.

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

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

Spain’s Empire and European Absolutism. Who was Philip II?

Spanish king who took control of Portugal but failed in his invasion of England