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The Partitions and Divisions of Poland:

The Partitions and Divisions of Poland:. AP European History Androstic 2012-2013 (Palmer text, section 38). The First Partition 1772. Weak Polish government (elected king, “Free veto”) Neighboring nations interfered (Stanislas Poniatowski – puppet to Catherine the Great?)

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The Partitions and Divisions of Poland:

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  1. The Partitions and Divisions of Poland: AP European History Androstic 2012-2013 (Palmer text, section 38)

  2. The First Partition1772 • Weak Polish government (elected king, “Free veto”) • Neighboring nations interfered (Stanislas Poniatowski – puppet to Catherine the Great?) • To prevent war with Russia, proposal to partition Poland by Prussia • parts of Poland partitioned to preserve order

  3. The First Partition1772

  4. The First Partition1772

  5. The First Partition1772

  6. The Second Partition1793 • Constitution of May 3, 1791 – brought more reform • After adoption of Polish Constitution, Russian army invaded Poland (1792). • Prussia then also invaded (1793). • Second partition: • Without Austrian participation • Only central section of Poland left independent

  7. The First Partition1772

  8. The Second Partition1793

  9. The Second Partition1793

  10. The Second Partition1793

  11. The Third Partition1795 • After the Second Partition, Poland’s size was so reduced that the economy was ruined. • Support for a national uprising grew significantly (1793) • Thaddeus Kosciusko led Polish forces but eventually was wounded and captured (1794). • Counterrevolution crushed uprising • All of Poland was divided among Russia, Prussia, and Austria

  12. The Second Partition1793

  13. The Third Partition1795

  14. The Third Partition1795

  15. The Third Partition1795

  16. “Triumph of enlightened rulers?” End of potential for war between Eastern powers Balance of power used poorly Use of diplomatic calculation to partition kingdom Danger of not being a strong, centralized state Disruption of balance of Europe Disturbance of social order in Europe, and greater divide between East and West What does partitioning represent?

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