Development of the Modern State System Unit 2 Ms. Ramos
Modern State System Small number of large political units that view themselves as independent and recognize no higher authority Ms. Ramos
Thirty Years War Martin Luther challenge Catholic Church. Problem: located in Holy Roman Empire & tied to political pwr Ms. Ramos
Peace of Westphalia ruler right to reign… no longer answer to Pope= establish SOVEREGINTY Ms. Ramos
Significance of Thirty Years War & Peace of Westphalia Begin modern state system. INCL RELIGION Right of ruler to exercise authority in territory—INCL RELIGION. Established sovereignty Ms. Ramos
Sovereignty Don’t have to obey higher authority No one else has right to dictate internal affairs of another state Ms. Ramos
Revolutions creating political units Commercial Gunpowder Protestant Reformation Ms. Ramos
Commercial Rev 13 & 14 Century Conditions not conducive to trade: small units unable to meet prerequisites of trade Ms. Ramos
Commercial Rev 13 & 14 Century Conditions not conducive to trade: small units unable to meet prerequisites of trade – weak law enforcement – terrible infrastructure – fiefdoms – system of measurement & currency unreliable Ms. Ramos
Gunpowder Rev 1430s developed in China. Kingdoms could no longer retreat behind wall Ms. Ramos
Gunpowder Rev 1430s developed in China. Kingdoms could no longer retreat behind wall – need land to absorb attack Ms. Ramos
Protestant Reformation 16 th century… Problem: located in Holy Roman Empire & tied to political pwr 30 Yrs War Peace of Westphalia Ms. Ramos
Protestant Reformation 16 th century… Martin Luther challenge Catholic Church Problem: located in Holy Roman Empire & tied to political pwr 30 Yrs War Peace of Westphalia Ms. Ramos
Absolute monarchism’s role in peace between Professional army, royal scheming, lack of nationalism Fought over things NOT ideas-- Maintain power by shifting alliances( a monarchial agreement/checks and balances of pwr) Ms. Ramos
Age of Revolutions ( ) American Revolution French Revolution Industrial Revolution Ms. Ramos
Homework Process your notes on the left hand side Ms. Ramos