Louis pt. 1
France
What was one major thing Louis used his money on building?
What is absolutism?
Leaders of a country have absolute, unchecked power
What country was he from?
Russia
What were some of the bad reforms Peter made while he was tsar?
He made all the boys be a part of the army at a young age, he made all the men cut their beards short and told them how to dress, he set taxes on many things
What does XIV mean?
14
What was Versailles?
A large, fancy palace where Louis lived, ruled, and entertained many guests
What is a monarch?
A king or queen
What happened to his siblings?
His younger brother, Ivan, died at a young age; Peter sent his sister Sophia to a convent to get rid of her
What were some of the good reforms that Peter made while he was tsar?
He encouraged girls to get an education and made universities a priority
According to Louis, where did his authority come from?
God
How did Louis' time at Versailles impact how he ruled his people?
He was away from them and almost never left the palace, so he was out of touch with the people
What is a tsar?
A leader of a country
How did Peter "do research" on how the Europeans lived life?
After being in Europe, what did Peter do when he returned home?
Why did his mother hide him away when he was a child?
There was a rebellion brewing- the people wanted to get rid of the king
What is a reform?
A change that a leader makes
What were his 3 main goals as tsar?
1. To make Russia like Europe
2. To have an outlet to the sea for trade
3. To make tsar have absolute power
What is the name of the city that Peter built that gave him access to the Baltic Sea?
St. Petersburg
What is mercantilism?