mt + ottomans a picoviny Flashcards
similarities in administartion and jury reform (MT & Joseph II
Centralization: Both Maria Theresa and Joseph II aimed to strengthen central power in the Habsburg Empire, reducing the influence of local nobles.
Legal Reforms: Both worked to improve the judicial system, making it more efficient and accessible, with Joseph II continuing Maria Theresa’s work and introducing new legal codes.
The Peace of Szatmár
The Peace of Szatmár (1711) was an important treaty signed in the aftermath of the Rákóczi’s War of Independence in Hungary (1703–1711). It marked the end of the rebellion led by Prince Francis II Rákóczi against the Habsburg Empire.
consequences battle of mohac
Ottoman Expansion: The Ottomans won, allowing them to control much of Hungary, including Budapest.
Weakening of Hungary: King Louis II died, and Hungary was split into three parts:
Ottoman-controlled areas (southern and central Hungary).
Royal Hungary, under the Habsburgs (western and northern parts).
Transylvania, which became semi-independent.
poradie treaties:
Treaty of Nagyvára 1538
Capturing of Buda 1541
Treaty of Spayer 1570
Treaty of Karlowitz 1699
Peace of Szatmár 1711
What did the Ottomans and Kuruks do and how did their actions differ?
Kurucs:
Violence Against Habsburg Loyalists: They attacked towns, burned villages, and killed people who supported the Habsburgs.
Looting: They plundered homes and villages during their rebellion.
Ottomans:
Massacres and Plundering: The Ottomans killed civilians and looted towns when they controlled parts of Slovakia.
Heavy Taxes: They imposed harsh taxes, and those who couldn’t pay faced violence or enslavement.
positives in SK 16th-17
Religious Tolerance: Some regions saw periods of religious tolerance, especially in Transylvania, allowing Protestants and Catholics to coexist.
Fortifications: To protect against Ottoman invasions, fortresses were built, improving local defense and infrastructure.
Trade and Economy: Some areas experienced growth in trade, especially in mining and agriculture, which helped local economies.
Ottomans and anti-Habsburg uprisings in Slovakia had these things in common:
Opposition to Habsburg Rule: Both sought to weaken or remove Habsburg control over Hungary and Slovakia.
Violence and Rebellion: Both involved military conflict, with Ottomans invading and anti-Habsburg uprisings fighting against Habsburg authority.
Impact on Local Population: Both caused suffering for the local population, including destruction, looting, and death.
Centralization
putting power and control in the hands of a single, central authority, instead of spreading it out to local areas.
The Ottoman threat had several consequences for Central Europe, including Slovakia:
Increased Military Defense: Towns and regions built fortresses and strengthened defenses to protect against Ottoman invasions.
Division of Hungary: Hungary was split between Ottoman-controlled areas, Habsburg-controlled regions, and semi-independent Transylvania.
Cultural and Demographic Changes: The Ottomans brought Islamic influence and caused shifts in the local population due to migration and enslavement.
The Ottomans brought a few positives to Slovakia during the 16th-17th century:
Economic Growth: Some trade routes developed under Ottoman influence, boosting local economies.
Cultural Exchange: Ottoman rule brought new architecture, art, and cultural influences.
Improved Fortifications: The Ottoman threat led to the construction of stronger defenses in some areas to protect against invasions.
what were the similarities and differences between ottomans and the royal army?
Similarities:
Both focused on military strength and built fortifications.
Both fought for control of Hungary and Central Europe.
Differences:
Leadership: The Ottomans were led by a Sultan, while the Royal Army followed the Habsburg Emperor.
Strategy: The Ottomans used cavalry and siege tactics, while the Royal Army focused on infantry and defense.
Culture: The Ottomans were Islamic and Turkish, while the Royal Army was Catholic and European.
A manorial economy
system where the lord of a manor owns the land, and peasants work the land in exchange for protection and a place to live.
