30 Years War and European Politics

The video covers section 5.3 on Central European monarchs, focusing on the 30 Years War. It explains the flipped classroom approach, discusses the causes and consequences of the war, and compares the economies of Western and Central Europe. It also details the steps taken by Prussia and Austria to become more powerful.

What was one of the main causes of the 30 Years War?

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• Economic rivalry between France and Spain

• The discovery of the New World

• Tensions between Catholics and Lutheran princes

Which religious movement's spread was feared during the 30 Years War?

• Calvinism

• Catholicism

• Lutheranism

• Anglicanism

What was a significant consequence of the Peace of Westphalia?

• Unification of Germany

• Devastation of the Holy Roman Empire

• Expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• Strengthening of the Hapsburg dynasty

How did the 30 Years War affect France?

• France lost its colonies

• France remained neutral

• France gained territory and strength

• It weakened France significantly

What was a key difference between Western and Central European economies?

• Central Europe had a strong industrial base

• Western Europe experienced a commercial revolution

• Central Europe was more capitalist

• Western Europe was more feudal

Why were Central European Empires considered weak?

• They had strong monarchies

• They were affected by the 30 Years War

• They had weak nobility

• They had a unified political structure

What was one step the Hapsburgs took to strengthen their power?

• They abolished the standing army

• They promoted Protestantism

• They created a loyal Czech nobility

• They decentralized their authority

How did the Hapsburgs manage their military forces?

• They outsourced military operations

• They maintained a standing army

• They relied on mercenaries

• They disbanded the army during peacetime

What was a strategy used by the Hohenzollerns to build up Prussia?

• They reduced taxes

• They avoided military conflicts

• They created a military state

• They focused on agriculture

How did the Hohenzollerns ensure loyalty from the Junkers?

• By reducing their taxes

• By giving them high military positions

• By offering them land

• By allowing them to elect the king