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Thirty Year’s War
European conflict over religion and territory, and for power among families; lasted from 1618-1648.
In the mid 1600’s ______ was the group that was least dependent on the labor of serfs.
Western Europe
Maria Theresa
Austria’s greatest enemy was Prussia.
Fredrick II
“Fredrick the Great”; followed father’s military policies when he came to power.
War of Austrian Succession
Fought over Austrian land occupied by Theresa.
Seven Year’s War
Resulted in no exchange of territories in Europe.
Ivan the Terrible (1st)
Cruelty was mainly towards the Boyars.
Ivan the Terrible (2nd)
The first Russian ruler to adopt the title ‘Cezar’.
Boyars
Land owning Nobles in Russia.
_______ became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy after the conquest of the Papal states.
Vatican City