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3.1 Absolute Monarchies
3.1 Absolute Monarchies
Monarchi
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Directions: Using the websites and video in this module, complete the chart of absolute rulers. When finished, submit
to the Dropbox.
Ruler Country Time Period Significance 🡪 what did they do? Why are they important?
Charles V spanish 1500-1558 He began the rule of the Holy Roman Empire in 1519.
Philip II spanish 1527-1598 Ruled the netherlands, Spain, Sicily, and Spain's colonies in
the Americas.
Ivan the Russian 1530-1584 He expanded russian borders and reformed its government.
Terrible
Peter the Great Russian 1672-1725 He enhanced Russia’s economy by industrial growth.
Catherine the Russian 1729-1796 She successfully led Russia against the ottoman empire.
Great
Maria Theresa Austrian 1717-1780 Strengthened the army by doubling the number of troops
from her father’s reign.
Frederick the German 1712-1786 Military succession in the Silesian wars and Partitions of
Great Poland.