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Catherine the Great Romanov of ruler of Russia from 1763-1796 who supported the enlightened editions to Russians culture and expanded Russia's borders to include control of the northern shores of the Black Sea, the Crimea, Polish land, and Alaska.
Ivan IV Romanov ruler of Russia known as the Terrible. He was a fierce ruler who laid the groundwork for the westernizing of Russia that was later contiuned by Peter the Great. Ivan IV's rule of intimidation lasted from 1547-1584
Treaty of Utrecht Ended the War of Spanish Succession in 1713, recognizing France's Philip V as Kind of Spain, but prohibited the unification of the French and Spanish monarchies. England gained profiable lands in North America from France.
War of Spanish Succession War fought by European powers after the death of the last Hapsburg ruler of Sapin in 1700, which left the throne to Louis XIV's grandson. Ended with the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.
Versailles The opulent French palace built by Louis XIV just outside of Paris. Versailles reperesented the ostentation and absolute power of his monarchy. Louis required all his important nobles to live there so he could control them.
Louis XIV, the Sun King He ruled from 1643-1715, the longest reign in French history. He constructed Versailles, believed in divine right of kings, engaged in many wars, and established absolutism in France.
Cardinal Richelieu Chief minister to Henry IV's weak son, Louis XIII of France. He worked to establish absolute rule by weakening the nobles and Huguenots and employing intendants.
Intendants Officials of the French absolute rulers who were dispensed as regional representatives into French provinces to consolidate the Crown's control.
Henry IV First Bourbon king of France, ruled 1589-1610, and converted to Catholicism from Calvinism to bring peace after the French Civil War. He passed the Edict of Nantes and was also assassinated in 1610.
Romanovs Russian imperial dynasty that strengthened absolutism in Russia. Ruled from 1613-1917, when the Revolution forced Nicholas II's abdication.
Peter the Great Romanov ruler of Russia from 1682-1725. He brought Western European ideas to Russia, improved the Russian army, archieved control of the Orthodox Church, dominated the nobility, and transformed Russia into a major world power.
absolutism A system of government in which a monarch holds sole and uncontestable power over the state and his or her subjects. Supporters of this theory linked royal power with divine authority, presenting the monarch as God's lieutenant on earth. It was most prevalent in the 17th century and emerged in response to decades of religious warfare, which fueled public demand for a strong ruler who could maintain order. It is best exemplified by Louis XIV (r.1643-1715) of France.
canton system A system instituted in Prussia by Frederick William I (r. 1713-40) in 1733 to create a reserve army and expand Prussia's military capacity. Youths in each district were given two or three months of army training annually; they could then return to their homes for the rest of the year, where they would remain in reserve for as long as they were able-bodied. Despite its small general population, this system gave Prussia one of the largest armies in Europe.
cavaliers supporters of Charles I
roundheads supporters of Oliver Cromwell
Edict of Nantes religious freedom for Huguenots
Treaty of Westphalia ended 30 Years' War
Jules Mazarin Louis XIV powerful chief minister and rumored to be his biological father
James I first Stuart king of England
habeas corpus right of people to be safe from unfair imprisonment
marranos Spanish Jews
Reign of Charles II period of Restoration
The Fronde A series of revolts in France from 1648-1653 that challenged the authority of young King Louis XIV (r. 1643-1715) and his minister Mazarin. Royal power had expanded greatly during the 17th century under Mazarin and his mentor Richelieu, fostering resentment among nobility and the parliaments who lost power. The revolts began when Mazarin attempted to impose a new tax on members of the parliaments, who refused o pay. When Mazarin arrested the ringleaders of the resistence, Parisians rebelled, forcing the monarchy to flee the city. The revolt left a lasting impression on Louis XIV, who designed his policies to prevent future rebellions.
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Creator MrD
Created April 24, 2008
Group Mr. D's AP Euro Review
Tags doherty, chs, ap european history, apeur
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  1. Reign of Charles II → period of Restoration - 9 misses
  2. Treaty of Utrecht → Ended the War of Spanish Succession in 1713, recognizing France's Philip V as Kind of Spain, but prohibited the unification of the French and Spanish monarchies. England gained profiable lands in North America from France. - 7 misses
  3. marranos → Spanish Jews - 7 misses
  4. Catherine the Great → Romanov of ruler of Russia from 1763-1796 who supported the enlightened editions to Russians culture and expanded Russia's borders to include control of the northern shores of the Black Sea, the Crimea, Polish land, and Alaska. - 5 misses
  5. Ivan IV → Romanov ruler of Russia known as the Terrible. He was a fierce ruler who laid the groundwork for the westernizing of Russia that was later contiuned by Peter the Great. Ivan IV's rule of intimidation lasted from 1547-1584 - 5 misses
  6. Romanovs → Russian imperial dynasty that strengthened absolutism in Russia. Ruled from 1613-1917, when the Revolution forced Nicholas II's abdication. - 5 misses
  7. canton system → A system instituted in Prussia by Frederick William I (r. 1713-40) in 1733 to create a reserve army and expand Prussia's military capacity. Youths in each district were given two or three months of army training annually; they could then return to their homes for the rest of the year, where they would remain in reserve for as long as they were able-bodied. Despite its small general population, this system gave Prussia one of the largest armies in Europe. - 5 misses