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Power Shifts in Western Europe

Explore the rise and fall of dominant powers in Western Europe during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Learn about the characteristics of influential states, reasons for power loss, and factors leading to power gains. Delve into the political dynamics of France, England, and more.

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Power Shifts in Western Europe

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  1. Power Shifts in Western Europe

  2. I. Dominant powers in late17th - early 18th centuries • W. Europe (which countries?) • Central and E. Europe? (which countries?) • Russia Note: these state became dominant powers & would remain so until World War I

  3. II. DQ #1: What were the common characteristics of the states that became international powers during the last part of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century? 1. 2. 3.

  4. W. Europe & Countries that LOST power • Spain lost power – Why? (DQ#2) a) b)

  5. Netherlands lost power – why? (DQ#3 – part 1) a) b) c) what saved the Netherlands from becoming completely insignificant in European matters? (DQ#3)

  6. IV. W. Europe & Countries that GAINED power • France – Why? a b c d

  7. STILL…England able to replace France as dominant W. Euro power by mid 18th c. Why? a b c AND……because of what is called the………..

  8. Mississippi Bubble i. Duke of Orleans ii. John Law iii. French debt & gov. bonds iv. Law takes over national debt in exchange for? v. People take gov. bonds to Law & trade their bonds for? vi. Stock values rise, and investors exchange stock for newly printed money

  9. Law establishes a bank in Paris and… viii: This money was to be backed by _____ ix: When people attempt to exchange printed money for gold there is not enough gold !! So…what happens to the value of printed money? x: Government response? Xi: What happened to Law?

  10. French Nobility and Orleans a) b) c) d)

  11. Chief feature of 18th c. political life in France: fa)Parlements: How were the French parlements different from the English Parliament? (DQ#5a) fb) How did these regional institutions regain power during the 18th century? (DQ#5b)

  12. Cardinal Fleury a) b) c) d)

  13. V. England • George I – 1st Hanoverian King a) Doesn’t speak English so… b) He has to follow c) He has to consult Note: At this time the king chose the Prime Minister (although the term is not used then) Still, ___________ is considered to be England’s 1st P.M. Then = King was executive branch Today = ____________is the executive branch Patronage?

  14. Whigs vs. Tories Traditionally, Traditionally, Whigs favored: Tories favored: • Political a) Political • Social b) Social • Religious c) Religious

  15. 3. WHY, then, was it the “Whigs” who gained the favor of George I? • Tories had supported the • Tories also supported James Edward, son of__________________

  16. Robert Walpole (1st P.M.)“Let sleeping dog’s lie” • Pursued peace • Patronage • Walpole, as head minister, controlled the Parliament by dispensing the king’s patronage

  17. 5. Why did the Hanoverian Kings (George I and II give their ministers so much power? a) b)

  18. 6. Structure of Parliament during the 18th century • Neither a __________nor a __________body • House of Commons • House of Lords

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