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14 Cards in this Set
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Which country did the Bourbon dynasty belong to? |
France. |
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Who founded the Bourbon dynasty in 1589? |
Henry IV |
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To which religion did Henry IV convert to from Protestant? |
Catholic. |
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What is the Estates General? |
The French Legislator |
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How old was Louis XIII when he became ruler?* *His mother actually took control as a regent, but 7 years later, she was exiled! |
9 years old. When Louis XIII was 16, he exiled his mother. |
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Who was the "family adviser" to the Bourbon Dynasty? |
Cardinal Richelieu. He wasn't very friendly. |
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Who's saying was "L'Etat, C'est Moi!"? |
Louis XIV. Also dubbed the "Sun King" |
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In what year did Louis XIV come to power? |
1643. Louis XIV is also considered one of the most powerful Bourbon Monarchs. |
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Who's reign was the longest in European history? |
Louis XIV, with a reign of 72 years! |
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Louis XIV built what great palace? |
The Palace at Versailles. |
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Who's policies did Louis XIV follow? |
Cardinal Richelieu. The Bourbon Family adviser. |
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Louis XIV liked to tax the _______ and exclude the ______. |
Tax the poor and exclude the rich. |
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Louis XIV repealed the Edict of Nantes in what year? |
1684. About 200,000 Hugenots emigrated out of France.
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What was the name of the French middle class? |
Bourgeoisie. |
