Russia, Prussia and Austria. Russia Seen as backward, no warm water ports, little trade, undeveloped resources 1613: Boyars (nobles) elect Michael.
Central Europe in the Age of Absolutism Ch 10 Sec 3.
France and the Habsburg Empire. France foreign policy problems 1860- lost to Italy 1861-1867- supported Austria who lost to Mexico 1870- lost Franco-Prussian.
Warm Up: Copy down these terms and leave space next to each to fill in notes. Key names, terms, and events: Defenestration of Prague Ferdinand II Frederick.
