Unit 3 People Flashcards
“Defender of Catholicism” believe it was his duty to defend Catholicism
Charles V
Spanish Armada attempted to punish England for being Protestant and Elizabeth 1 for supporting Spanish Protestants
Charles V
Made England become Protestant leader of the Protestant nations of Europe
Queen Elizabeth l
Allowed for religious toleration
Queen Elizabeth l
Tried to keep France and Spain from becoming too powerful by supporting which ever one would become weaker
Queen Elizabeth l
Took steps toward religious tolerance w/the Edict of Nantes (gave Huguenots right to worship)
Henry of Navarre
Appointed Cardinal Richelieu as his minister
Louis Xlll
Involved France in the Thirty Years’ War to limit Hapsburg power
Cardinal Richelieu
Most powerful monarch in French history
Louis XIV
“Sun King”
Louis XIV
Built palace of Versailles as a symbol of royal power
Louis XIV
Weakened power of nobles and increased power of intendants
Louis XIV
Fought boyars for control of country
Ivan (IV) The Terrible
Crowned themselves as tyrant at 16
Ivan (IV) The Terrible
Ruled as tyrant in Russian Empire
Ivan (IV) The Terrible
Increased Czar’s power (consolidated power)
Peter The Great
Controlled Russian Orthodox Church
Peter The Great
Westernization of Russia
Peter The Great
Took the throne after Elizabeth l
James l
Created many problems and debt w/war repayments
James l
Who took the throne after James l
Charles l