1. The Growth of the Central European Absolute Monarchy Mr. Lawrence

2. Central Europe and the Holy Roman Empire Central Europe since the Middle Ages had been dominated By the Holy Roman Empire. However, With the Protestant Reformation and Religious Conflict the Empire’s Power is weakened.

3. The Thirty Years War Eventually the Conflict will erupt in War putting the Habsburg Family (Catholic) versus the German Princes (Protestants) The Protestants will control the northern half of the empire and the Catholics will control the southern half. The Habsburg family will amass a huge army and have early success.

4. The Tides Turn Eventually the Protestants will get help from outsiders from Sweden and other Northern European Countries. Finally the French will come to the aid of the Protestants and push the Habsburgs out of Northern Europe.

5. The Treaty of Westphalia Ends the Thirty Years War and recognizes the right of local Princes to choose their own religious affiliation and strengthens their electorate powers Religious Tolerance is the Goal The Virtual End of the Holy Roman Empire Resulting Powerful Kingdoms: – Prussia – Bavaria – Austia-Hungry

6. The Resulting Kingdoms The Habsburgs will consolidate their power in the Austria-Hungarian Empire. The Habsburgs will generate the longest lasting Absolute Monarchy – The Monarchy will last until World War I The First powerful monarch to come after the War will be Maria Theresa

7. The Trials of Maria Theresa Maria Theresa is faced with a number of issues which threaten the Power of the Habsburg Empire In order to protect her National power and her families Empire she must side with the Hungarian Magyars for Support

8. The Resulting Kingdoms The other powerful monarchy to come after the Religious Wars will be Prussia Prussia will generate an extremely powerful military To consolidate their Absolute Power the Kings of Prussia will take the Noble’s land and make them Military Officers

9. Frederick the Great of Prussia Frederick the Great will become the most powerful absolute monarch in Prussia’s History Freddy will become a great military leader and social reformer – Public Education – Religious Tolerance