<p>AP European History – Chapter 13: European State Consolidation in the 17th and 18th Centuries</p><p>I. The Netherlands: Golden Age to Decline</p><p>1. What century did the Netherlands emerge as a nation? What nation did they rebel against? Who led the revolt?</p><p>2. In what ways did the Netherlands differ from other European countries?</p><p>3. What factors contributed to the development of the Netherland’s wealth and prosperity during its “golden age”?</p><p>4. When did the Netherlands experience a decline? Why?</p><p>II. Two Models of European Political Development: Parliamentary Monarchy vs. Political Absolutism</p><p>5. Define and list an example: Parliamentary Monarchy</p><p>6. Define and list an example: Political Absolutism </p><p>III. Constitutional Crisis and Settlement in Stuart England</p><p>7. What problems did James I face as King of England?</p><p>8. Identify: dissenters, separatists</p><p>9. What ere the provisions of the Petition of Right?</p><p>10. Who rebelled against Charles I? Why?</p><p>11. What were the actions taken by the Long Parliament?</p><p>12. What were the two main issues that led to the English Civil War?</p><p>13. Who is Oliver Cromwell? Describe his political vision for England.</p><p>14. Give examples of religious toleration as displayed by Charles II.</p><p>15. Describe the rule of James II.</p><p>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</p><p>17. As a result of the Fronde, what strategies did Louis XIV use in order to maintain power?</p><p>18. Why did Louis XIV build Versailles? Explain in your own words.</p><p>19. Define: dauphin, “l’etat ce moi”</p><p>20. What role did Jean Baptisite Colbert play in Louis XVI’s government?</p><p>21. What resulted from Louis XIV’s revocation of the Edict of Nantes?</p><p>V. Central & Eastern Europe</p><p>22. Describe the economies of Eastern and Central Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. How did these economies differ from their western counterparts?</p><p>23. Identify: Hohenzollerns, Habsburgs</p><p>24. What vision did Peter the Great have for Russia? In your opinion, was he successful?</p><p>VI. Ottoman Empire</p><p>25. Define: millets, dhimmis, janissaries, ulama, shari’a</p>