1. Development of the Modern State System Unit 2 Ms. Ramos

2. Modern State System Small number of large political units that view themselves as independent and recognize no higher authority Ms. Ramos

3. Thirty Years War 1618-1648 Martin Luther challenge Catholic Church. Problem: located in Holy Roman Empire & tied to political pwr Ms. Ramos

4. Peace of Westphalia ruler right to reign… no longer answer to Pope= establish SOVEREGINTY Ms. Ramos

5. 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

6. Sovereignty Don’t have to obey higher authority No one else has right to dictate internal affairs of another state Ms. Ramos

7. Revolutions creating political units Commercial Gunpowder Protestant Reformation Ms. Ramos

8. Commercial Rev 13 & 14 Century Conditions not conducive to trade: small units unable to meet prerequisites of trade Ms. Ramos

9. 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

10. Gunpowder Rev 1430s developed in China. Kingdoms could no longer retreat behind wall Ms. Ramos

11. Gunpowder Rev 1430s developed in China. Kingdoms could no longer retreat behind wall – need land to absorb attack Ms. Ramos

12. Protestant Reformation 16 th century…1517- 1648 Problem: located in Holy Roman Empire & tied to political pwr 30 Yrs War Peace of Westphalia Ms. Ramos

13. Protestant Reformation 16 th century…1517- 1648 Martin Luther challenge Catholic Church Problem: located in Holy Roman Empire & tied to political pwr 30 Yrs War Peace of Westphalia Ms. Ramos

14. Absolute monarchism’s role in peace between 1648-1789 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

15. Age of Revolutions (1789-1914) American Revolution French Revolution Industrial Revolution Ms. Ramos

16. Homework Process your notes on the left hand side Ms. Ramos