This government faced the
This government faced the Khmelnytski Uprising, removing their power over the Cossacks through theTreaty of Pereyaslav. A "Silent Parliament" was called in this state in 1717 that prevented an absolutemonarchy being created over it. The Union of Krewo and Union of Grodno were predecessors to theformation of this polity, which was attacked by Sweden in the Deluge. The Constitution of May 3rd waspassed by its "Great Sejm." The szlachta lost power during the decline of this government, which wasestablished by the Union of Lublin. For 10 points, name this commonwealth that was formed in 1569 by aduchy ruled from Vilnius and a kingdom centered at Krakow.
This government faced the Khmelnytski Uprising, removing their power over the Cossacks through theTreaty of Pereyaslav.
Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth [or Union of Poland and Lithuania]