Chapter18keytermsandessays

(Spielvogel chapters 18 and 19) **Chapter 18:** **The Eighteenth Century: European States, International Wars, and Social Change** Key Terms and Essays Western Civilization—Jackson Spielvogel text Identify and explain the historical significance of each of the following. (In other words, describe what it is or who it is and explain **why** it matters.)
 * Unit 4: European States, War, Social Change and Revolution **
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//The European States// Enlightened absolutism Louis XV natural rights British Parliament Frederick William I Prussian militarism Frederick II the Great Maria Theresa Joseph II Catherine the Great

//Wars and Diplomacy// Balance of Power reason of state the War of Austrian Succession The Seven Years’ War the French and Indian War Standing army

//Economic Expansion and Social Change// foundling homes nuclear family Jethro Tull enclosure acts the Bank of England (credit) textiles cottage industry water frame mercantilist theory global economy

//The Social Order of the Eighteenth Century// peasants serfs tithes nobility the Georgian country house “the grand tour” poverty

Be prepared to write a full, DBQ response essay, in class:
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1) How did Enlightenment ideas affect the policies of Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great, and Joseph II?