3.6 Balance of Power

Predict: What do you think balance of power within states is?

Why do states with armies do better than those without?

If Poland is surrounded by strong absolute monarchs, why do you think this is a threat?

Which three countries gobbled up Poland?

• Austria, Ottomans, Spain

• The Netherlands, Prussia, Austria

• Ottomans, Russia, German States

• Russia, Prussia, Austria

Ottomans stopped western expansion because of what lost battle?

• Battle of Lepanto
• Battle of Mohács
• Battle of Vienna
• Battle of Kosovo

Which countries united against the Ottomans in the Battle of Vienna?

• Holy Roman Empire, Poland, and Austria

• Russia, Prussia, and Austria

• Russia, Sweden, and Denmark
• German states, Spain, and Italy

How did the Treaty of Utrecht maintain Europea balance against Louis XIV?

• The Treaty of Utrecht expanded Louis XIV's territories significantly, including colonial interests in AMerica

• The Treaty of Utrecht strengthened Louis XIV's alliances with other nations against the strong Grand Alliance

• The Treaty of Utrecht allowed Philip to reign in Spain, and had no impact on the balance of power in Europe.

• The Treaty of Utrecht maintained European balance by keeping Spain and France separate

  and redistributing territories.

How do changes in the wealth and governments of nations and the actions of states impact the balance of power in Europe?