How Do You Create Absolutism In Austria?
• Marry into More Land. In the 16th century the Austrian royalty married into royalty in Hungary and Bohemia. Gaining Bohemia was significant because they attained manufacturing and advancements in arts and commerce. • Defeat a Large Power. They defeated Louis XIV of France. The decisive battle was at Belgrade in 1716. They became a leading power because of this. The defeated Louis XIV • Have a Successful Female Leader. Maria Theresa and her son that followed her modernized armed forces and civil bureaucracy. They also introduced coherence and uniformity to the Habsburg Government. Empress Maria Theresa • Weld various provinces and kingdoms into a single entity under a centralized government headquartered in royal city of Austria. They also gained more territory from neighboring Poland. Avoid Conflict with Turks. The Turks can seriously damage your creation of Absolutism. Avoid them at all cost.