Waterframe
spinning machine powered by water wheel, invented by Richard Arkwright
Doctrine that states that the right of ruling comes from God and not people's consent
A religious group who wanted to purify the Church of England.
Oliver Cromwell captured King Charles I and did away with political opposition in parliament, and then had King Charles beheaded.
Rise of insurance
During the Industrial Revolution, insurance started to gain prevalence. Insurance for entrepreneurs gave them the confidence to invest a very large amount of money on industrializing
Hundreds of thousands fled, robbing France of its healthy merchant class
King Louis the 14th sent representatives of himself to implement his policies across France. Undermined the authority of local governors and the nobility
Rump Parliament
The Cromwell-controlled Parliament that proclaimed England a republic and abolished the House of Lords and the monarchy.
The protectorate
Balance of Power
Conflict between the king, parliament, and other elites over their respective roles in the political structure
Increased the efficiency with which weeds were removed from the soil
Jethro Tull's seed drill
Made sure seeds were planted at exact intervals and made sure they were covered with dirt
English Bill of Rights (1689)
Glorious Revolution (1688)
Mary and William of orange offered the throne by parliament to replace James II (successor to Charles II), after he fled. Peaceful* transfer of power. Ended divine right of kings and English bill of rights
Agriculture Revolution (1600s-1800s)
Agricultural output tripled despite urbanization thanks to new farming technology
War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1713)
Peter the great's religious reform
Reorganized the Russian Orthodox Church and replaced leadership with his appointees
Peter the great's political reform
Required nobles to serve in the army. Created the table of ranks that ensured experts ended up on top
Battle of Vienna (1683)
Said by Louis the 14th, the absolute ruler of france
Before becoming king of England with Mary, he led the Calvinist revolt against Spain in the Netherlands in the 80 years war
English civl war causes
Divine right to rule, conflicts with parliament over money needed to put down rebellions, and conflict with puritans over religion. King Charles I married a catholic.
Military impact of balance of power wars
Colombian exchange impact on the agricultural revolution
Allowed for new crop-rotation methods and improved European diets which increased life-spans
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
A document passed by the House of Commons during the Long Parliament that required Parliament to be summoned at least once every three years.
Triangle Trade
80 Years War (1568-1648)
Between king Phillip ||| of Spain and 17 provinces of Netherlands , provinces won the war. Was fought over Spanish control of Dutch wealth and tolerance of Protestantism
Mercantilism
