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29 Cards in this Set
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30 years war
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religious war that ended up being a power struggle to keep the Hapsburgs in check. resulted in the death of the HRE and the power of the Hapsburgs.
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4 phases of 30 yrs war
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1. Danish phase
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great ppwes
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England, France, Russia, Prussia, and Austria. dominated European affairs
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Fredrick William
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King of Prussia, built Prussia and established a militaristic government
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Absolutism
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the idea that government is run by a single ruler, ex Louis XIV
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Card. Richelieu
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Cardinal that guided Louis XIII and led France to
centralization and victory in the 30 yrs war. |
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Nobles Robes/Swords
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Noble that gained nobility either by action or mentality in France
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Louis XIV
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Absolute monarch of France, built Versailles but bankrupted the country and engaged in too many wars
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Jean Colbert
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Financial advisor of Louis XIV, engaged in mercantilism and got money, but Louis blew through all of it
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Divine Right
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Idea that kings get their power from God, ex Louis, James I
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Absolute Monarch
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A monarch that holds all power, ex Louis XIV and James I
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Stuart kings
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kings from Scotland to replace the Tudors, upset England
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Stuart retoration
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Stuart kings brought back from France after Cromwell didn't work out
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hibbes
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philosopher, believed man is evil he gives up his freedom for protection, can not rebel; and should follow absolute leaser
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Tories and whigs
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2 political
parties, one supported King heridetary but the other one did not. |
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Glorious Revolution
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William of Orange takes over England and implement bill of rights, no one dies
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William of Orange
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"leader" of Netherlands, took over England and implemented bill of rights
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Const. government
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govt where the ruler has to follow the law (constitution), limited power of King and is a more successful type of govt
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Locke
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Philosopher after the civil war, believed humans had natural rights and should rebel against govt if they did not recieve natural rights
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Natural Rightns
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life liberty and property, locked natural rights that if not given, govt should be overthrown
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English Bill of Rights
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Rights given to English after g. Revolution.
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Frederick the Elector
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King of Prussia, built a huge army and state
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Peter the Great
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Ruler of Russia and westernized it, as well as built navy.
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Sulimen and janiseraries
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King of Ottoman empire
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Suleiman I + Jamissaries
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King of Ottoman Empire, allowed it to go into
decline and become a pawn of European countries. Jamissaries were the Navy SEALS of the OE |
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Mannerism
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A style of art that replaced the harmony of the Rennaissnce with the anxiety and fear of the 17th century.
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Extacsy of ST
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one of many baroque works of art that made the Catholic Church look powerful.
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Extacsy of ST
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one of many baroque works of art that made the Catholic Church look powerful.
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witchcraft
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a craze during the early 1600s that targeted women due to their widowship and "spell making".
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