What did the Palace of Versailles do?
King Louis the 14th relocated many nobles to his palace at Versailles where he could keep an eye on them and demand their loyalty.
The government is limited by the rule of law. The monarch had to share power.
Restoration period
Parliament restores the monarchy after the protectorate and appoints Charles 2nd.
Battle of Vienna (1683)
Last unsuccessful Ottoman attempt to take central Europe in 1683, cementing Habsburg control in southeastern Europe and ending Ottoman westward expansion.
Partition of Poland
Weak constitutional monarchy of Poland, was split between Austria, Prussia, and Russia worked together to divide Poland. Did this to maintain the balance of power between each other
Hugenots flee France
Hundreds of thousands fled, robbing France of its healthy merchant class
The Dutch federal assembly which comprised of Dutch oligarchs who made policy that served their best interests
Military impact of balance of power wars
Nations who expanded their military found themselves on the winning side of balance of power. Started an arms race as France, Sweden and others rapidly expanded their military after the 30 years war
After the peace of Westphalia, wars were fought to maintain the balance of power instead of over religion
War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1713)
Agriculture Revolution (1600s-1800s)
Peter the great reforms
Visited Europe and convinced Russia needed to westernize and that he wanted to consolidate power for himself. Political reform, religious reform, cultural reform. To pay for the reforms, he tripled taxes so the peasants hated him
Triangle Trade
William of Orange
Before becoming king of England with Mary, he led the Calvinist revolt against Spain in the Netherlands in the 80 years war
mechanical hoe
Colombian exchange impact on the agricultural revolution
Before factories, goods during the Industrial Revolution were mainly made in peoples homes through the putting out system
Made sure seeds were planted at exact intervals and made sure they were covered with dirt
Absolutism causes
The 30 years war weakened the influence of the Catholic Church and the growing merchant class wanted more stability.
The intendant system
King Louis the 14th sent representatives of himself to implement his policies across France. Undermined the authority of local governors and the nobility
End of the English civl war
Triennial Act (1641)
A document passed by the House of Commons during the Long Parliament that required Parliament to be summoned at least once every three years.
The pact concluding the War of the Spanish Succession, forbidding the union of France with Spain. Maintained the balance of power in Europe.
The protectorate
The republic in England established by Oliver Cromwell, though in reality, it was a military dictatorship
Glorious Revolution (1688)
King Louis the 14th repealed the edict of Nantes
English Civil War (1642-1649)
Puritans
A religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England.
Rump Parliament
The Cromwell-controlled Parliament that proclaimed England a republic and abolished the House of Lords and the monarchy.
associations of artisans organized to regulate the quality, quantity, and price of the goods produced as well as the number of affiliated apprentices and journeymen
