Chapter 13/14 Flashcards
When was the Netherlands first recognized as a nation?
Recognized as a nation in 1648 with the treaty of Westphalia.
Emergence of the Netherlands as a nation
It emerged by revolting against spain in 1672
Religious characteristics of the Netherlands
Protestants.
contemporary impressions of a dutch society
They were very populous, prosperous, had a high urban density, transformed agriculture, and extensive trade
governmental systems in the netherlands
Mainly monarchy rule. Republics monarchy through william III.
Reasons for dutch economic prosperity and decline
William III dies, High urban consolation, transformed agriculture, extensive trade and finance, overseas and commercial empire.
William III of orange
1650-1702 he is the grandson of William the silent. The chief executive of Holland.
Two most important models of European political organization
Monarchical rule- absolute monarchy and parliamentary monarchy.
Characteristics of absolute rule
believed that their rule came from god. divine right from god. does not consider the parliamentary in any decision making. Sole decider. Parliamentary monarchy will consider the parliament in ALL decision making.
Characteristics of and facts about James I, his rule and relationship with the parliament.
1603-1625. son of Mary queen of Scots. known as king James VI in Scotland. Elizabeth left England in great turmoil with plenty of religious division. He’s been born and raised as a catholic but converted to Protestantism to keep the peace. King James did many things without the parliaments permission. Allowed the Duke of buckingham to sell positions which angered parlament greatly. First Stuart monarch.
Reasons for suspicion of James I foreign policy
Instituted a foreign peace with spain in 1604. Relaxes penal laws against Catholics. in 1618 when the 30 years war occurred he was reluctant to help with the protestant cause.
Charles I extra parliamentary measures.
collected taxes that haven’t been used for decades, forced the people to house the military, Just bullied the people which angered the parliament.
The petition of right
1628 Charles I wanted to charge the people more takes. The parliament says no until he can sign a document which returns the parliaments power and limits the power of Charles I. He signs it but regrets it a year later. Retaliated by dissolving the parliament.
consequences of the religious policies of Charles 1
bishops war 1639-1640- scotland revolted because of the archduke William of laud.
Facts about the long parlament
1640-1660 lasted 20 years
consisted of 3 groups, protestants, merchants, conservative Anglicans.
The tyreal act agreed that they would meet every 3 years at least.
