friedrich Flashcards
What were Friedrich’s childhood interests?
art and music
What type of relationship did Friedrich have with his father?
his father was very strict, so he didn’t have a good relationship with his father.
`What type of ruler was Friedrich?
absolute ruler
Whose death marked the beginning of Friedrich’s quest for a Prussian Empire?
his father
How did Friedrich view his and the population’s relationship to the state of Prussia?
anything that was important to the state is important to the individuals
What religious denomination did Friedrich build with the Hohenzollern as a counterweight to the Pope’s infulence in Austria and southern Germany?
As he defeated the Hapsburg, he formed a protestant and catholic church
Why do patriotic Germans refer to Friedrich as, “der alte Frits”?
They loved Friedrich and he had a hard childhood, he was so well liked that they called him this.
What victory sealed Prussia’s fame as a European power?
defeating Hapsburg sealed victory
Why is the potato significant to Friedrich and Prussian/German history?
He wanted people to eat and so he commanded people to plant potatoes, but only people in upper class could eat potatoes, so he changed it so that everyone could eat potatoes.
Why is Friedrich often referred to as an enlightened ruler?
because he didn’t think of his kingdom as just his, he shared and let his people eat well.
What influence did Friedrich have on Adolf Hitler and the rise of German nationalism?
Adolf Hitler admired Friedrich, he thought he was just like Friedrich.
