AP European History: Absolutism and Constitutionalism

The video reviews Unit 3 of AP European History, focusing on the rise of absolutism and constitutionalism in Europe. It explores how monarchs like Louis XIV and Peter the Great consolidated power, while England and the Dutch Republic moved towards constitutionalism. The balance of power in Europe is discussed, highlighting events like the partition of Poland and the War of Spanish Succession. The video also covers the Agricultural Revolution and economic shifts, including the rise of the cottage industry and mercantilism, setting the stage for industrialization.

What was a key factor that led to the rise of absolutist states in Europe?

• Strengthening of the nobility

• Weakened influence of the Catholic Church

• Decline of the merchant class

• Increased power of the church

How did Louis XIV ensure the obedience of local governors and nobility?

• By granting them more power

• By forming alliances with them

• Through the intendant system

• By reducing taxes

Which ruler is known for saying 'I am the state'?

• Peter the Great

• Louis XIV

• James I

• Oliver Cromwell

What was a significant outcome of the English Civil War?

• Increased power of the Catholic Church

• Strengthening of the monarchy

• Expansion of the British Empire

• Establishment of a military dictatorship

What was the Glorious Revolution?

• A peaceful transfer of power in England

• A violent overthrow of the monarchy

• The establishment of a military dictatorship

• The expansion of the British Empire

Which event marked the end of Ottoman expansion into Europe?

• The Glorious Revolution

• The War of Spanish Succession

• The Battle of Vienna

• The Partition of Poland

What was the main reason for the War of Spanish Succession?

• To prevent the unification of France and Spain under one throne

• To expand the British Empire

• To spread Protestantism

• To gain control of the Mediterranean

What innovation allowed fields to produce crops without a fallow period?

• Use of chemical fertilizers

• Crop rotation with potatoes and clover

• Three-field system

• Introduction of irrigation systems

What was the primary goal of mercantilist policies?

• To increase the country's store of gold and silver

• To establish democratic governments

• To reduce the power of monarchs

• To promote free trade

What was a significant effect of the triangular trade?

• Decline of the slave trade

• Growth of a consumer culture in Europe

• Decrease in European consumer culture

• Increase in the price of goods