Lecture Glencoe world history - Chapter 14: Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715)

Struggles between Catholicism and Protestantism were at the root of a century of war and upheaval in Europe. Nations responded to the instability by giving absolute power to their monarchs. Art, literature, and political thought reflected the anxiety and uncertainty of the era.
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Lecture Glencoe world history - Chapter 14: Crisis and Absolutism in Europe (1550-1715)Chapter IntroductionSection 1: Europe in Crisis: The Wars of ReligionSection 2: Social Crises, War, and RevolutionSection 3: Response to Crisis: AbsolutismSection 4: The World of European CultureVisual SummaryHow does architecturereflect history?The palace at Versailles, shown in thisphoto, was home to the kings of Francefrom 1682 until 1790. In seventeenth-century Europe, Versailles was asymbol of Louis XIV’s absolute rule. Inthis chapter, you will learn about crisesthroughout Europe and the rulers whosought stability through absolute rule.• What are some famous government buildings that are tourist attractions in the United States? What do theysymbolize?• Compare the symbolism of thepalace at Versailles with thesymbolism of St. Peter’s Basilica inRome, shown on page 473.Europe in Crisis: TheWars of ReligionWhat might have motivatedthe religious and politicalconflicts betweenProtestants and Catholics?Social Crisis, War, andRevolutionWhat effect might social,economic, and religiousconflicts have on Europeannations?Response to Crisis:AbsolutismWhat effect would theexercise of absolute powerhave on a nation?The World of EuropeanCultureHow might art, literature,and philosophy beinfluenced by theturbulence of the period?The BIG IdeaCompetition Among Countries Religious andpolitical conflicts erupted between Protestants andCatholics in many European nations.Content Vocabulary• militant• armadaAcademic Vocabulary• conflict• policyPeople, Places, and Events• King Philip II • Ireland• Netherlands • Huguenots• William the Silent • Henry of Navarre• Elizabeth Tudor • Edict of Nantes• ScotlandDo you think religion is a justifiablecause for war?A. YesB. No A. A B. B 0% 0%Spain’s Conflicts King Philip II championed Catholic causes throughout his lands, while England became the leader of Protestant nations of Europe.Spain’s Conflicts (cont.)• In the sixteenth century, religious wars broke out in Europe as Calvinists and Catholics became more militant.• King Philip II of Spain wanted to consolidate the lands of his empire–Spain, the Netherlands, and possessions in the Americas and Italy–under Catholicism. Height of Spanish Power Under Philip II, c. 1560Spain’s Conflicts (cont.)• Philip II attempted to strengthen his control in the Netherlands by crushing Calvinism, but was resisted by a rebellion led by William the Silent.• In 1558, Elizabeth Tudor came to power in England.• The Church of England began to follow a moderate form of Protestantism and England became the leader of the Protestant nations of Europe.Spain’s Conflicts (cont.)• Philip II tried to invade England to restore Catholicism to the island nation.• In 1588, the Spanish armada was defeated by the faster English ships. Upon its return to Spain, the fleet was battered by storms en route around Scotland and Ireland. Route of the Spanish Fleet, 1588Spain’s Conflicts (cont.)• By the end of Philip’s reign in 1598, Spain was not the great power that it appeared to be, and England began to create a world empire. Route of the Spanish Fleet, 1588Why did Philip II send the SpanishArmada to England?A. To capture William the SilentB. To expand his lands A. AC. To defend the French B. BD. To restore Catholicism 0% C. 0% C0% 0% to England D. D