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 * Essay Prompt**: Write an essay collaboratively in which you describe the similarities and differences between the three monarchs: Peter the Great, Maria Theresa and Frederick II (Frederick the Great). Be sure to include an introductory paragraph, conclusion and at least 2 body paragraphs. Also, include at least **one primary source**.

Dillon Travis, Kailen Browning, and Derick Durand Mrs. Wood Western Civilization 11/24/10

During the seventeenth century, Europe faced many struggles. Countries competed for territories to conquer and rule. These absolute monarchs were greedy for wealth and their need for power was great. Not all of these monarchs faced the same challenges though. The ruler of Austria was a woman, Maria Theresa. As a woman, the fight for control was difficult. Prussia was stuck in war and Russia’s monarch, Peter the Great, had many western ideas that were not excepted. Austria, Prussia, and Russia had many of the same challenges but they also had to conquer their own individual problems.

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European countries had many things in common in the seventeenth century for example Austria, Prussia, and Russia all wanted more land. They all wanted to expand their borders to the western and southern boarders. Most of their accomplishments amongst their armies were the same. In Prussia most of their income and money went to training their armies. They were so well trained that they were able to battle Austria. This was also the same for Russia they had the largest army in Europe, with these massive number of men being able to fight they defeated the Swedish army and also had a world class navy. “From here, indeed shall we strike terror in the Swede? And here a city by our labor founded, shall gall our haughty neighbor…” These were the encouraging words of peter the great to his soldiers, while he was in battle with the Swedes. Another idea these countries had in common were the monarchs, Maria Theresa of Austria and Peter the great of Russia, both wanted to bring over and enforce the western tradition and culture. Which is why there were many revolts, many people did not want to except the new way of life. ======

There are many differences between Austria, Prussia, and Russia the absolute monarchs of Europe. These three places had different territories. Austria's boundries were in central Europe, Bohemia, and Hungary. The territories controlled by Prussia were North Germany and Silesia. Russia's territories were north of China and they eventually conquered Siberia. Austria's absolute monarchy was ran by a lady. She accomplished expanding lands, adding states, and improving tax collections. Prussia played a role in many wars, such as the War of Austrian Succession and the Seven Year War. In Russia, Peter the Great brought western ideas but none of them changed or effected Russia. Peter the Great expanded Russia's borders west and south. They were the largest country in the world. Peter the Great also built St. Petersburg. There are many differences to these countries.

Austria, Prussia, and Russia all had similar difficulties but they also had differences. Being a lady ruling Austria was difficult trying to earn the respect of men. Prussia and Russia were ruled by men. They all wanted to conquer new territories and gain wealth. These countries can almost be compared as the same but they each had tiny differences that made them their own separate countries