Conflicts Among Denmark, Sweden, and Poland-Lithuania in the 16th and 17th Centuries
Explore the historical conflicts between Denmark, Sweden, and Poland-Lithuania in the 16th and 17th centuries, examining the religious, political, and military factors that fueled tensions. Delve into the monarchies' strength, relationships with nobility, military capabilities, economic conditions, and interests in the Holy Roman Empire. Analyze why these states clashed despite all being monarchies with unique power dynamics.
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Dominium Maris Baltici = Control (literally Lordship) of the Baltic Sea
Denmark Sweden Poland Union of Kalmar Vasa Union of Lublin* (1569) Sound* Gustavus Adolphus Jagiellon Northern Wars Axel Oxenstierna Sandomierz Consensus (1570) Christian IV lvsborg Sigismund III Bremen* Deluge *find on a map * consult maps
Why did Denmark, Sweden, and Poland- Lithuania come into conflict in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries? What was the religious situation in these three states? All three states were monarchies. How strong was each monarchy? Consider each monarchy s relationship with the nobility. What was the military strength of each state? On what did its military strength depend? Consider economic and social conditions. What explains the interest of Denmark and Sweden in the Holy Roman Empire? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Why do you think Wilson includes Chapter 6 in his book? Does this chapter help or hinder Wilson s argument? Or is it irrelevant to the argument? 6. 7.
