Developing Modern States
Successful modern states developed a monopoly over the lawmaking process, the armed forces, and the bureaucracy to meet the needs of the state. In order to have a successful modern state they first needed a powerful ruler. Fredrick the Great of Prussia used his power and wisdom to improve the lives of his people. He used the method of enlightenment for improvement and he also encouraged the use of new methods of planting to make their agriculture more strong. France’s Louis XIV insisted on convening a council daily. He reorganized his kingdom financially and administratively. He encouraged cultural activities such as music, art, and painting. Peter the Great focused on the growth of trade and wanted to gain control of the Baltic Sea. He introduced Russia to the West and insisted on the best of everything to be brought there. These leaders would stop at nothing to ensure that their modern state got what they wanted. Unlike the kings of Pol
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Therefore, while a variety of European countries existed, the truly modern states came to recognize that one government, one law, and one army were the keys to survival. All four of these kings realized that in order to make their countries grow economically and culturally they needed to move forward on their own. They began to realize how important it was to strength
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House Of Hohenzollern, The First Emperor, Poland, France, Louis XIV Of France, Baltic Sea, Military, Army, Frederick II Of Prussia, Kingdom Of Prussia,
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