AP European History Chapter 13: European State Consolidation in the 17Th and 18Th Centuries

AP European History – Chapter 13: European State Consolidation in the 17th and 18th Centuries

I. The Netherlands: Golden Age to Decline

1. What century did the Netherlands emerge as a nation? What nation did they rebel against? Who led the revolt?

2. In what ways did the Netherlands differ from other European countries?

3. What factors contributed to the development of the Netherland’s wealth and prosperity during its “golden age”?

4. When did the Netherlands experience a decline? Why?

II. Two Models of European Political Development: Parliamentary Monarchy vs. Political Absolutism

5. Define and list an example: Parliamentary Monarchy

6. Define and list an example: Political Absolutism

III. Constitutional Crisis and Settlement in Stuart England

7. What problems did James I face as King of England?

8. Identify: dissenters, separatists

9. What ere the provisions of the Petition of Right?

10. Who rebelled against Charles I? Why?

11. What were the actions taken by the Long Parliament?

12. What were the two main issues that led to the English Civil War?

13. Who is Oliver Cromwell? Describe his political vision for England.

14. Give examples of religious toleration as displayed by Charles II.

15. Describe the rule of James II.

16. How did the English justify the Glorious Revolution? Who emerged as King and Queen? IV. Rise of Absolute Monarchy in France: The World of Louis XIV

17. As a result of the Fronde, what strategies did Louis XIV use in order to maintain power?

18. Why did Louis XIV build Versailles? Explain in your own words.

19. Define: dauphin, “l’etat ce moi”

20. What role did Jean Baptisite Colbert play in Louis XVI’s government?

21. What resulted from Louis XIV’s revocation of the Edict of Nantes?

V. Central & Eastern Europe

22. Describe the economies of Eastern and Central Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. How did these economies differ from their western counterparts?

23. Identify: Hohenzollerns, Habsburgs

24. What vision did Peter the Great have for Russia? In your opinion, was he successful?

VI. Ottoman Empire

25. Define: millets, dhimmis, janissaries, ulama, shari’a