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From around when to when were the Catholics and Protestants fighting?
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1540 - 1660.
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Why was this period (1540-1660) one of the most turbulent in English history?
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Price Revolution - new currency was introduced; no gold to back it up.
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What was the Peace of Augsburg?
(German Wars - 1553) |
Peace that ended the German religious wars - said that religion of ruler would be the one that the people followed.
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The French Wars pitted whom?
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Catholics vs. Protestants.
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What was the role of Henry of Navarre (Henry IV)?
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He created the Edict of Nantes to restore the prosperity of the country.
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What was the Edict of Nantes?
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A document declaring that the Huguenots be treated with respect; they would have space in the country.
It ended the French wars of religion. |
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Revolt in the Netherlands::
Role of William the Silent? Role of the Duke of Alva? |
William the Silent - got help from other countries to end the war; converted to Protestantism.
Duke of Alva - started the Council of Blood to fight Protestants. |
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The Thirty Year's War pitted whom?
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Catholics vs. Protestants.
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What was the Peace of Westphalia?
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It was the peace that ended the 30 year's war.
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Who came out as the superpower after the Thirty Year's War? Who suffered?
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France came out as superpower.
Spain lost all power. |
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Why does Spain decline after the religious wars?
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They lost a lot of money on the wars.
Greatest weakness = economy. Lacked agricultural and minteral resources. |
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Discuss the growing power of France.
Cite:: Cardinal Richelieu & Louis VIX. |
The 30 Years War started the growth of France::
Richelieu - deprived Huguenots; made a new system of local government; doubled crown's income. Louis - considered one of the greatest leaders of all time. |
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Descuss the English Civil War.
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Elizabeth I - good rule, poor legacy. (Protestant).
James I - Scottish; more taxes; people unhappy. Charles I - goes to war with Parliament. (CIVIL WAR). Cromwell's Commonwealth/Protectorate - establishes Republic; he is Lord Protectorate for life (hereditary). Parlaiment steps in after his death. Charles II - called back from exile; establish a LIMITED MONARCHY. James II - Catholic; warming pan baby; calls his sister Mary. William and Mary - start Glorious Revolution; Protestants return to throne; ensured limited monarchy. |
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What is a Limited Monarch?
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The king doesn't have complete control, but rules together with Parliament.
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What was the 'Restoration' in English history?
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When their monarchs returned to the throne.
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