State Building and the Search for Order in the 17th Century
"L'etat, c'est moi."
(I am the state.)
- King Louis XIV of France
"L'etat, c'est moi."
(I am the state.)
- King Louis XIV of France
CHAPTER 15: STATE BUILDING AND THE SEARCH FOR ORDER IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
This chapter focuses on the changing political structures of European nations in the 1600-1700s, namely in France, England, Russia, Austria, Germany, and the North. As a reaction to the chaos and devastation of the Religious Wars, European politics began to favor monarchical governments that held tighter control of their governments- including problematic nobles and peasants wishing to revolt. The Thirty Year's War was considered the "last of the religious wars" in Europe, as it shifted power dynamics in northern and central Europe and ended in the decisive Peace of Westphalia, whose effects can still be seen today. The instability of this time, combined with religious "passions" and superstitions, brought out the notorious witch hysteria as Europeans sought a scapegoat, particularly in places touched by the Reformation. Thousands of people, primarily women, were persecuted for alleged witchcraft. In Europe's most powerful states, governments were changing. Absolute monarchies were established in France and Russia, while religious and political conflicts in England combined to create the first constitutional monarchy through the Glorious Revolution. Other European states, such as Spain, Austria, Prussia, the Netherlands, and Poland continued to transform into their modern versions as religious conflict gave way to political games and mercantile greed.
This chapter focuses on the changing political structures of European nations in the 1600-1700s, namely in France, England, Russia, Austria, Germany, and the North. As a reaction to the chaos and devastation of the Religious Wars, European politics began to favor monarchical governments that held tighter control of their governments- including problematic nobles and peasants wishing to revolt. The Thirty Year's War was considered the "last of the religious wars" in Europe, as it shifted power dynamics in northern and central Europe and ended in the decisive Peace of Westphalia, whose effects can still be seen today. The instability of this time, combined with religious "passions" and superstitions, brought out the notorious witch hysteria as Europeans sought a scapegoat, particularly in places touched by the Reformation. Thousands of people, primarily women, were persecuted for alleged witchcraft. In Europe's most powerful states, governments were changing. Absolute monarchies were established in France and Russia, while religious and political conflicts in England combined to create the first constitutional monarchy through the Glorious Revolution. Other European states, such as Spain, Austria, Prussia, the Netherlands, and Poland continued to transform into their modern versions as religious conflict gave way to political games and mercantile greed.
Chapter 15- Spielvogel PowerPoint Lecture Slides
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Chapter 15 - RCQ
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GO ON A WITCH HUNT! OR BE HUNTED... *EVIL LAUGH*
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW YOUR PATH DURING THE WITCH HYSTERIA OF THE 1600'S
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW YOUR PATH DURING THE WITCH HYSTERIA OF THE 1600'S
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The Rise and Fall of Versailles- Part 1.
Watch this documentary on the rise of Versailles as a symbol of absolutism under the reign of Louis XIV. Parts 2 and 3 of this documentary are available on YouTube. You may watch them if you like, but we probably won't watch them in class.
Watch this documentary on the rise of Versailles as a symbol of absolutism under the reign of Louis XIV. Parts 2 and 3 of this documentary are available on YouTube. You may watch them if you like, but we probably won't watch them in class.
Monarchy: Oliver Cromwell- The King Killer
CHAPTER 15 FRQ (FREE RESPONSE QUESTION) PROMPT:
In what way, and to what extent, did absolutism affect the power and status of European nobility in the period between 1650-1750? Use examples from TWO countries.
- Taken from the 2002 College Board AP Exam
In what way, and to what extent, did absolutism affect the power and status of European nobility in the period between 1650-1750? Use examples from TWO countries.
- Taken from the 2002 College Board AP Exam