1. Wednesday – May 30, 2012 Mr. Lombardi MrLombardi22@aol.com Do Now: Answer the following in your notebook: List and describe the advantages and disadvantages of having an absolute monarchy. Aim: How were strong states formed in central Europe?

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3. Central European Monarchs Clash Strong states formed more slowly in central Europe than in Western Europe. The major powers of this region were the kingdom of Poland, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. None of them became strong until the mid-1600s. Once these states became strong, their ambitious rulers fought each other for power. What potential problems do you see happening in Europe?

4. Handout: Restoration and Revolution – Read the handout. – Complete the vocabulary. – Answer the question(s). – Complete the chart. – Due: Thursday, May 31  Final Exam: Monday, June 4 – Wednesday, June 6 Monday – Thematic Essay Tuesday – Multiple Choice (40 Q’s) Wednesday – Finish Up/Make Up H.W. #22

6. “A prince…is only the first servant of the state, who is obligated to act with probity (honesty) and prudence…As the sovereign (those with power) is really the head of a family of citizens, the father of his people, he ought on all occasions to be the last refuge (safe place) for the unfortunate.” - Frederick II, Essay on Forms of Government After analyzing the provided document, answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge.

7. 1.According to Frederick II (Frederick the Great), how is a leader required to rule? 2.Describe why Frederick felt that an absolute ruler should lead in this way.

8. Critical Thinking Questions: 1.Which step taken by the Austrian Hapsburgs to become absolute rulers was most important? 2.What tactics might a ruler use to establish stability in a territory with an extremely diverse population? 3.What precedent suggests that Frederick the Great’s assumption about the weakness was women leaders was misguided?

9. Summary How were strong states formed in central Europe? Based on Frederick’s assumption about Maria Theresa, what conclusions can you draw about how men viewed women in 1700s Europe?

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