Major Themes: Modernizing Prussia, Military Science, and Music and Arts (cross-flute for the music part)
King Frederick II
King Frederick II had a troubled childhood
He had an abusive dad because of Frederick's trifling
So he and his friend decided that running away would be good
His dad killed his friend and Frederick, in the military school is now rifling
Frederick was left in power with territories scoured
His strong army established Prussia as a major military power
During his battles his enemies were what he devoured
His government's success made other nations sour
After many powerful years he died of natural causes
His death was one of Prussian's largest losses
He will always be know as an absolute leader
He helped the Prussian government as a great teacher
Original piece by Reid Cumings
Timeline by Gaven Johnson
1. When he was young he was forced into a life of military science (1730)
2. War of Austrian Succession (May 31, 1740)
3. 7 Years’ War (1756-1763)
4.Peter III of Russia pulled his army out of the 7 Years’ War (1763)
5. Big believer in music and arts so he built buildings dedicated to the arts
6. Added more people and land to the Kingdom of Prussia when Russia gave them 20,000 square miles and 600,000 people (1772)
7. Modernizing Prussia by encouraging trade
8. War of Bavarian Succession (1778-1779)
9. Philosophy of Enlightened Absolutism
10. After the death of Frederick the Great he had turned the Kingdom of Prussia into a great European power
Conclude Paragraph by Jinger Wang
Under his leadership Prussia became one of the great states of Europe. Its territories were greatly increased and its military strength displayed to striking effect. impact on Prussia. He was one of the country’s most important kings. He left his mark on Prussia is by supporting the arts. He is famous for his belief that kings should be fatherly to their people. He chose to rule his country, and be respected out of love rather than fear. also left his mark through a legacy of great strength within the country. The peoples’ love for him is perhaps why he is remembered and celebrated to this day. Frederick William the Great was a smart, strong, ruler who left a great legacy. He will be remembered fondly forever.
Main Themes by Klay Kirby
Frederick II he modernized Prussia in many ways. He conquest of Silesia gave them access to raw materials. He made taxes high and had few limitations on domestic trade. He organized a tax system which gave them more revenue. He controlled prices and distribution of grain using government storehouses.
Frederick was an influential military theorist whose analysis came from his personal battlefield experience and covered strategy, mobility, tactics, and logistics. Austrian co-ruler Emperor Joseph II wrote, "When the King of Prussia speaks on problems connected with the art of war, which he has studied intensively and on which he has read every conceivable book, then everything is taut, solid and uncommonly instructive. There are no circumlocutions, he gives factual and historical proof of the assertions he makes, for he is well versed in history."
Frederick was a music genius and fanatic. He wrote 4 symphonies and 100 sonatas. He played a cross-flute. He wrote the song the army marched to. He built buildings specifically for music. He had multiple court musicians. Some of his court musicians included C. P. E. Bach, Johann Joachim Quantz, Carl Heinrich Graun and Franz Benda.
Reid Cumings: POEM
Gaven Johnson: timeline
Klay Kirby- themes
Payton White- pictures
Jinger Wang- conclude paragraph
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