Question 1

In what ways did the Peace of Westphalia establish principles for future treaties?

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Question 2

What were the basic differences of the governments from Charles I to Oliver Cromwell to Charles II?

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Question 3

Explain Louis XIV's use of art, architecture, and his court in supporting his power.

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Question 4

Discuss some of the actions that contributed to the outbreak of the British civil wars.

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Question 5

King Louis XIV was known as the "Sun King" and sought the glorification of a demigod.

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King Louis XIV of France was known as the "Sun King" and he promoted the idea of absolute monarchy, often portraying himself as a god-like figure to emphasize his power and divine right to rule.

Question 6

Describe the relationship between science and the state in the mid-seventeenth century.

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Question 7

Give some examples of religious fracturing in Protestantism, Catholicism, and Judaism.What goal did the religious groups involved in this fracturing have in common?

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Question 8

As Lord Protector of England, Oliver Cromwell was king in all but name.

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Oliver Cromwell held significant power and authority similar to that of a monarch during his time as Lord Protector, effectively ruling England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Question 9

The world's first political parties emerged in Great Britain: the Tories and the Whigs.

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The Tories and the Whigs were the first political parties in Great Britain, forming in the late 17th century during the reign of Charles II.

Question 10

What was the general argument of the new theory of political authority presented in Thomas Hobbes's Leviathan? How did Christians, defenders of monarchy, and radical political figures receive this argument?

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Question 11

How did efforts during the mid-seventeenth century to strengthen Catholic institutions affect women?

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Question 12

What made parliamentary victory in the first phase of the British civil wars possible, and what about the approach of its army was radically new?

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Question 13

Warfare after Westphalia was far more destructive than it had been previously.

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The Peace of Westphalia in 1648 marked the end of the Thirty Years' War, which was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history. Warfare after Westphalia generally became more regulated and less destructive due to the development of state-controlled armies and diplomatic norms.

Question 14

Spain was the greatest mercantile rival of Great Britain and, likewise, offered an alternative to absolute monarchy.

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Spain was not the greatest mercantile rival of Great Britain; that role was primarily held by France and the Netherlands. Additionally, Spain was known for its absolute monarchy rather than offering an alternative to it.

Question 15

What happened leading up to and during the Fronde? Did it have major political consequences?

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Quiz 13: Ordering the World: New Forms of Authority and Knowledge, 1640-1680