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28 Cards in this Set
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Catholic king who married Catherine's daughter who signed Edict of Nantes.
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Henry of Navarre
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Allowed Huguenots to live in peace in France; declaration of religious toleration.
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Edict of Nantes
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Nationwide slaughter of Huguenots.
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St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
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Louis XIII's advisor. Moved against Huguenots and sought to weaken the nobles' power.
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Cardinal Richelieu
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Son of Henry IV
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Louis XIII
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The idea that nothing can be certain for sure.
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Skepticism
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Most powerful ruler in French history. Weakened the power of the nobles.
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Louis XIV
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Advisor to Louis XIV
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Cardinal Mazarin
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When nobles lead riots against Mazarin.
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Nobles' Revolt
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Collected taxes and administered office.
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Intendant
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Immense palace built by Louis XIV filled with gold.
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Versailles
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Nickname given to Louis XIV by himself.
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"Sun King"
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A group of many European countries.
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League of Augsburg
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Fight against France and Spain.
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War of Spanish Succession
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Elizabeth's Calvinist son.
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James Stuart
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James I's son who signed the Petition of Right but ignored it.
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Charles I
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Signed by Charles I, giving Parliament different rights.
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Petition of Right
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Religion of Scotland
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Presbyterian
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War between the royalists and Puritans.
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English Civil War
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General of Puritan army who turned into a dictator.
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Oliver Cromwell
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Army that defeated the Cavaliers.
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New Model Army
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King after Oliver Cromwell who restored England's monarchy.
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Charles II
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Groups which opposed James II.
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Whigs and Tories
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Charles' Catholic brother who became king.
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James II
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Invited by Parliament to overthrow James II, beginning the Glorious Revolution.
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William and Mary
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Drafted by Parliament, listing things a ruler could not do.
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Bill of Rights
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Group of government ministers who represented Parliament.
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Cabinet
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Head of the cabinet.
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Prime Minister
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