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The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Rulers of Russia and Central Europe Preview • Main Idea / Reading Focus • The Monarchy of Ivan IV • Peter the Great • Faces of History: Peter the Great • Catherine the Great • Map: The Expansion of Russia

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Rulers of Russia and Central Europe Preview, continued • Monarchy and Conflict in Central Europe • Map: Central Europe • Visual Study Guide / Quick Facts • Video: The Impact of Spain’s Golden Century

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Rulers of Russia and Central Europe Main Idea The czars of Russia struggled with the westernization of their empire, while powerful families battled for control of Central Europe. Reading Focus • How did Ivan IV strengthen the Russian monarchy? • What reforms did Peter the Great make in Russia? • How did the rule of Catherine the Great affect Russia? • What states formed in Central Europe in the 1600 s and 1700 s?

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe The Monarchy of Ivan IV • In the 1500 s Russia far behind western Europe in technical advancement and centralized government • Russia run by church officials and boyars, or landowners • Had conservative viewpoints Rule Without Limits Reforms of Ivan IV • 1546, young prince claimed title of czar, put Russia on different course • Title was version of Latin word caesar, or emperor • New czar, Ivan, intended to rule without limits on power • His own madness created chaos • During early years, Ivan IV made many reforms—created general council that included merchants, lower-level nobles • Promoted military officers on merit; drew up legal code • Expanded Russia’s borders, trade As a result of such achievements, the years from 1547 to 1563 are known as Ivan’s “good period. ”

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Ivan the Terrible • During 1560 s, Ivan changed • Strict policies, violent actions sealed reputation as Ivan the Terrible • Suspicious of closest advisors; sent them away, killed supporters • Was convinced wife was murdered, people conspiring against him Private Police Force • Created private police force to investigate, punish opposition • Men dressed in black, rode black horses • Controlled almost half of Russia’s territory in Ivan’s name • Brutally punished anyone who spoke out against czar’s policies

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Last Years of Ivan Descent into Mental Illness • 1565, harshness continued; seized land from 12, 000 boyars • Ordered killing of thousands of people in Novgorod; suspected they wanted to separate from Russia • 1581, killed his own son, next in line to be czar • Descent into mental illness seemed complete Time of Troubles • Death of Ivan’s son may have been accident, but left Russia without heir to throne • Uncertainty about succession, economic problems, foreign invasions made chaotic period known as Time of Troubles • 1613, Michael, relative of Ivan’s first wife, crowned czar; first of Romanov dynasty • Dynasty lasted until 1917

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Contrast How did the early rule of Ivan IV differ from his later years? Answer(s): early years marked by many reforms that strengthened the government; later years marked by suspicion, creation of royal police, terror

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Peter the Great About 70 years later, Peter I crowned czar. Became known as Peter the Great for his efforts to transform Russia into a modern state. Early Rule Building a Navy • 1682, Peter became czar while a child; sister ruled in his place • Attack disaster, but inspired Peter to build navy • Age 17, removed sister from throne, took power for himself • Labored side-by-side with thousands of carpenters – Tall, strong man – Had strong personality, boundless energy • One of first acts, stormed Azov, Black Sea port held by Turks • Built hundreds of ships • New navy took up Azov campaign • Turks surrendered

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Modernization and Reform Westernization • Peter realized country needed to modernize to catch up with rest of Europe • Wanted westernization; to bring elements of Western culture to Russia • 1697, journeyed to western Europe to see what Russia needed to modernize New Skills • Peter traveled in disguise, was sometimes recognized anyway • Learned hands-on skills, especially shipbuilding • Recruited European experts to bring skills to Russia Rebellion • Trip cut short by rebellion of streltsy, military corps with political influence • Thought streltsy wanted sister on throne; had members tortured, executed • Disbanded streltsy, organized more modern army

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Reforms • In addition to modernizing army, Peter made many other reforms • Brought church under state control • Built up Russian industry • Started first newspaper in Russia • Sponsored new schools • Modernized calendar, promoted officials on service, not social status Cues from West • Supported education; believed Russians needed to learn more about science from West • Wanted Russians to adopt European-style clothing, grooming • Cut off boyars’ traditional long coats, beards to look European Modern Russia • Through these, other reforms Peter tried to impose will on Russians • Goal was to make Russia more modern country • Not always successful, but considered founder of modern Russia for efforts

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The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 St. Petersburg Peter also founded a new city • Early 1700 s, fought Sweden to acquire warm-water port – Other ports choked by ice much of year – Port farther south on Baltic Sea to keep Russia open to western trade all year, connect Russia to west • On land won from Sweden, Peter built new capital, St. Petersburg – Russia’s government moved to new city – Featured Western-style architecture

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Recall Name three ways in which Peter the Great attempted to westernize Russia. Answer(s): by encouraging men to shave off their beards, encouraging people to adopt European styles of dress, building a new capital with Western-style architecture

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Catherine the Great Russia’s next important ruler was actually a German princess who came to Russia to marry a grandson of Peter the Great. She became known as Catherine the Great. Takes Power • Husband became Czar Peter III • Catherine and many nobles grew angry at his incompetent, weak rule • Catherine seized power, was declared czarina of Russia Honoring Peter I Early Reforms • Catherine saw self as true successor of Peter the Great • Influenced by European thinkers— believed strong, wise ruler could improve life for subjects • Worked to build on his westernization efforts • To emphasize legitimacy of her claim, built statue honoring Peter • Reformed legal, education systems • Removed restrictions on trade; promoted science, the arts

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Challenges to Catherine’s Rule Conflicts • Catherine tried to reform Russia, was distracted by conflict • Faced war in Poland, where people wanted freedom from Russian influence • 1768, Ottoman Empire joined Polish cause War and Rebellion • Eventually won war, took over half of Poland, territory on Black Sea • While war raging, Catherine faced popular rebellion inside Russia • Man claiming to be Peter III traveled countryside, leading ragtag army Strengthening the Monarchy • In the end, man captured, beheaded, rebellion put down • Rebellion convinced Catherine she needed to strengthen monarchy in rural areas; put local governments in hands of landowners, nobles

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The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Analyze What was one way that Catherine showed she was an absolute monarch? Answer(s): possible answer—she strengthened the monarchy's authority in rural areas

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Monarchy and Conflict in Central Europe 1500 s, 1600 s Imperial Power • Central European rulers never became absolute monarchs • Holy Roman Empire included dozens of small states • Holy Roman Empire headed by single emperor, but did not have total authority • Each had own ruler who fought vigorously against increased imperial power Hapsburg Family Continent-Wide Affair • Since 1450 s, all Holy Roman Emperors came from single family—the Hapsburgs • 1600 s, Thirty Years’ War began • Attempt by Hapsburg emperor to exert authority launched war • Alliances between Hapsburgs, other European monarchs, made war continent-wide affair

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 The Thirty Years War Catholics against Protestants • War began as religious dispute • 1618, official representing Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II, a Catholic, ordered two Protestant churches in Prague be shut down Religious Revolt • Local Protestants furious, threw emperor’s representatives out palace windows onto rubbish heap • Emperor’s attempt to control religion sparked revolt throughout region Rebellion Grew • Nobles from 2 German states rebelled against emperor; nobles from other states soon joined them • Rulers of other countries became involved as well

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Choosing Sides • Monarchs of Spain, also members of Hapsburg family, joined war on Ferdinand’s side • King of France, Spain’s rival, joined Protestant opposition • Kings of Denmark, Sweden also joined on Protestant side Treaty and Toleration • War dragged on until 1648, had devastating effects on Germany • Two sides agreed to Treaty of Westphalia to end war • Treaty extended religious toleration to both Catholics, Protestants • Also reduced even more the power of the Holy Roman Emperor • Strengthened rulers of states within it

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Austria and Prussia Among the rulers who gained the most from the Treaty of Westphalia were the leaders of Austria and Prussia. Austria was governed by the Hapsburg family, while Prussia’s rulers came from a rival family, the Hohenzollerns. Pragmatic Sanction Reforms of Ivan IV • 1740, Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI died without male heir • Charles VI’s daughter Maria Theresa could now take throne • Before he died, approved document called Pragmatic Sanction, stating empire could be passed to female heir • Hohenzollerns had different plan • Frederick II of Prussia, Frederick the Great, seized Silesia • Offered Maria Theresa an alliance Frederick promised Maria Theresa to help her husband become the Holy Roman Emperor.

The Monarchs of Europe Section 4 Monarchy and Conflict in Central Europe Maria Theresa turned Frederick’s offer down, War of Austrian Succession broke out, 1740 • Spain, France, two German states entered war on Prussia’s side • Each hoped to gain territory • 1748, with so much against her, Maria Theresa asked for peace • Prussia kept Silesia, putting Prussia in position of real power

Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Continued Rivalry Another War Prussia Rebounds • Prussia’s victory only intensified rivalry between Austria and Hungary • During first part of war, Prussia on verge of defeat; at one point Austrian, Russian forces occupied capital of Berlin • Not long until war broke out again • 1756, Seven Years’ War began • On one side Prussia, Great Britain; on the other Austria, France, Russia • Russia pulled out, allowing Prussia to regain strength, eventually becoming strongest military power in Europe • 1763, war ended, but rivalry far from over; struggle for control of Central Europe continued

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Section 4 The Monarchs of Europe Recall What were three wars that affected Central Europe? Answer(s): Thirty Years’ War, War of the Austrian Succession, Seven Years’ War

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