11.3: Central European Monarchs Clash

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Which statement best explains why the Peace of Westphalia (1648) is considered a major turning point in European history?

• It ended all religious conflicts in Europe permanently

• It marked the emergence of the modern nation-state system

• It strengthened the Holy Roman Empire's control over German states

• It united all European states under one diplomatic system

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Why might the Peace of Westphalia be considered a double-edged sword for German unification?

• It strengthened German culture while weakening political unity

• It promoted trade but limited military growth

• It increased religious freedom but decreased economic growth

• It improved education but weakened international relations

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Why did Catholic France support the Protestant cause during the Thirty Years' War?

• Louis XIV and Gustavus Adolphus were related.

• Louis XIV was concerned about the growing power of Austria.

• Louis XIV was influenced by his Protestant advisors to fight on the side of Sweden.

• Louis XIV feared a Huguenot rebellion in his own country if France persecuted Protestants.

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The Thirty Years' War began as a struggle between Catholic and Protestant forces and ended as a war between the two most powerful Catholic nations in Europe, France and

• Austria.

• Spain.

• Italy.

• England.

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Analyze the connection between economic development and political power in Central vs Western Europe in the 1600s:

• Central Europe developed faster due to stronger trade networks

• Western Europe's middle class gained power while Central Europe's nobility maintained control

• Both regions developed identical economic and political systems

• Central Europe's cities grew larger than Western European cities

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Why was feudalism slow to end in central Europe?

• Central European monarchs limited the power of the nobles.

• Central European industries became concentrated in their capitals.

• Central European governments passed laws tying peasants to their estates.

• Central European peasants migrated to small towns instead of residing in rural areas.

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Central European nobles limited the power of their ___ by restricting their income, size of their armies, and ability to make legislation.

• kings

• nobles

• clergy

• peasants

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How did the Habsburg approach to ruling their diverse empire differ from other European monarchs?

• They allowed complete religious freedom

• They unified all territories under one language and culture

• They maintained separate crowns for different territories while keeping one ruler

• They gave equal political representation to all ethnic groups

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How did King Frederick William I gain the support of the Prussian nobility?

• He invited the Junkers to live in the Prussian capital.

• He awarded the Junkers officer ranks in the army.

• He gave the Junkers large estates throughout the country.

• He allowed the Junkers to control the Prussian government.

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King Frederick William I of Prussia created a permanent, professional, and well-disciplined military with officers drawn from

• the nobility

• the peasantry

• high performing schools

• slaves offered freedom in exchange for their service

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What was the most significant long-term impact of Prussia's military-focused society under Frederick William I?

• It created immediate economic prosperity

• It established a tradition of militarism that influenced German history

• It led to peaceful relations with neighboring states

• It resulted in a democratic revolution

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Evaluate the role of the Junkers in Prussia's development:

• They helped create a unique military-aristocratic partnership

• They consistently opposed the monarchy

• They promoted democratic reforms

• They weakened Prussia's military strength

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How did Frederick the Great's approach to religion reflect broader political strategies?

• He enforced strict religious uniformity

• He used tolerance as a tool for state building

• He eliminated all religious influence in government

• He gave religious leaders political authority

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How did the War of Austrian Succession reflect changing attitudes about gender and leadership?

• It showed complete acceptance of female rulers

• It demonstrated that military strength mattered more than gender

• It proved women were unfit to rule

• It established new laws about female succession

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What evidence suggests that the Thirty Years' War was more than just a religious conflict?

• Catholic France allied with Protestant forces

• All participants were motivated solely by religious beliefs

• The war only involved Catholic countries

• Protestant countries fought against each other

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Compare the approaches of Maria Theresa and Frederick the Great. Which statement best describes their fundamental difference in governing?

• Maria Theresa focused on military while Frederick focused on culture

• Frederick emphasized reason and practicality while Maria Theresa valued tradition and faith

• Maria Theresa was an absolute monarch while Frederick was constitutional

• Frederick supported the peasants while Maria Theresa supported nobles

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What conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between absolute monarchy and religious tolerance based on these rulers?

• Absolute monarchs always promoted religious freedom

• Religious tolerance was used strategically for political purposes

• Religious uniformity was required for absolute rule

• Religious policy had no impact on governance

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How did the concept of enlightened absolutism reflect tensions between traditional and modern ideas of governance?

• It completely rejected traditional authority

• It attempted to combine progressive reforms with absolute power

• It eliminated the role of monarchy entirely

• It strengthened traditional feudal systems

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What pattern emerges when analyzing the relationship between Prussia's territorial expansion and its administrative reforms?

• Territorial growth led to decreased centralization

• Administrative efficiency decreased as territory expanded

• Bureaucratic reforms enabled successful territorial management

• Territory and administration developed independently

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What does the development of standing armies in Central Europe reveal about state-society relations?

• Citizens voluntarily supported military expansion

• Military development had no social impact

• The state increased control over society through militarization

• Standing armies decreased state authority