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GUIDED READING
Section 3
Central European
Monarchs Clash
A. Clarifying As you read about the absolute monarchs that ruled in Central Europe,
fill out the chart by writing notes in the appropriate spaces.
The Thirty Years’ War
1. Note two causes of the war.
2. Note four consequences of
the war and the Peace of
Westphalia.
Tension between Catholic and Lutheran German
Princes, Ferdinand's attempt to limit
Protestantism and crushing of a Protestant Revolt
in Bohemia
Weakened Germany (unification 1800's), Weakened
Hapsburgs in Austria and Spain, Strengthened
France, Ended religious wars and marks the Modern
State System.
Central Europe
3. Note two differences between
the economies of western and
central Europe.
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4. Note two reasons why central
European empires were weak.
Prussia and Austria
5. Note three steps the Hapsburgs (30 years war) Reconquered Bohemia (wiping out
took to become more powerful. Protestantism), Centralized Gov., and created a
Standing Army.
6. Note three steps the
Hohenzollerns took to build
up their state.
Created a ________________________
Bought loyalty of ______________________
Weakened representative assembly
B. Synthesizing On the back of this paper, write a brief assessment of Maria
Theresa and Frederick the Great as rulers.
Maria Theresa was a decisive and ambitious ruler, as evidenced by her success in
stopping Prussia’s aggression and in allying with a former enemy to stop an even
stronger foe. Frederick II was a strong and aggressive leader in foreign affairs
but compassionate in domestic affairs.
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