1. Topic: Problems in Europe – 1550-1700 Essential Question: Describe the political situation in Europe from 1550-1700 using one word. Explain why this word accurately describes the political environment of Europe at this time. Problems in Europe!

2. Economic Problems Too much gold and silver made money worth less (Inflation) More pirates made shipping gold and silver more expensive

3. War Over Religion Started off as a war of Catholics Vs. Protestant (Mostly Calvinists) within the Holy Roman Empire – MapMap Ended up as a battle over who would become the leader of Europe Known as the Thirty Years’ War 1618-1648 End of Holy Roman Empire

5. Witchcraft!!!!! Or not Witchcraft/magic had still held a small presence in small villages in the European Countryside. Christians disagreed with their views, and hunted them down Many people accused – mostly poor – mostly women, often tortured and killed.

6. France (problème) Map Civil War – Catholic Vs. Huguenots (name of French Calvinists) war over different religious beliefs This caused many deaths A lot of nobles (rich, powerful people) were also revolting because they wanted more power. Lots of death, violence Full of fear, many people in France believed that ONE RULER with ALL OF THE POWER could help with the problems in France

7. What would you do? The Response that most of Europe had – Absolutism Full of fear, many people in France believed that ONE RULER with ALL OF THE POWER could help with the problems in France