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44 Cards in this Set
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Who were the Huguenots?
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French Protestants
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What happened on the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre?
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10,000 Huguenots were killed, August 24, 1572.
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What edict gave Huguenots equal treatment under the law in France?
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Edict of Nantes
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What French king was a Huguenot but converted to Catholicism for national unity?
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Henry IV
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When was the French Civil War?
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1562
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What was the French Civil War about?
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Religion-Catholic or Protestant, Catholic won
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How did Louis XIII inherit the throne?
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His father, Henry IV, was murdered in 1610.
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Who really controlled France while Louis XIII was young?
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Cardinal Richelieu
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When was the Thirty Years War?
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1618-1648
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What was the Thirty Years War about?
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Religion. Catholics v. Protestants
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Who were the Protestant nations in the Thirty Years War?
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German protestants, Sweden, Denmark and Netherlands. France was a Catholic nation but helped the protestants for political gain.
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Who were the Catholic nations in the Thirty Years War?
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German Catholics and Spain.
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What was the name of the treaty that ended the Thirty Years War?
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Treaty of Westphalia, 1648.
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What was the main outcome of the Thirty Years War?
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France emerges as the dominant nation in Europe, Germany and the Hapsburgs are weakened.
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How did the Protestant Reformation affect France?
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Civil war, religious strife between the Catholics and the Huguenots.
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What kind of a king was Henry the IV?
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popular and successful at strengthening France.
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What kind of king was Louis XIII?
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not a powerful king, Cardinal Richelieu ran the country.
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What kind of king was Louis XIV?
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ABSOLUTE MONARCH
"L'etat, c'est moi", believed in the Divine Right of Kings |
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How old was Louis XIV when he became king?
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4
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Who ruled France while Louis XIV was a boy?
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His mother and Cardinal Mazarin.
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How long was Louis XIV king?
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72 years
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What was Louis XIV known for?
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Golden age of France, lavish building like Versailles, arts and literature.
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Who became king after Louis XIV?
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Louis XV
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What was the War of Spanish Succession about?
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Trying to prevent France and Spain from being ruled by Louis XIV.
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What treaty ended the war of Spanish Succession?
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The Treat of Utrecht.
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What problems affected France under Louis the XIV and XV?
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Spending money for pleasure of kings and wars, treasury depleted, people heavily taxed.
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When was the French Revolution?
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1789
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What was Versailles?
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Home of Louis XIV, near Paris, took 20 years to build.
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What was Louis XIV nickname?
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The sun king (the sun rises and sets o the king)
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How did Cardinal Richelieu and Louis XIV treat the Huguenots?
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persecution, they threw out the Edict of Nantes in 1685.
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What was the capital of European culture in the 17th century?
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Paris, France
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Who were some famous artists from the time of Louis XIV?
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Jean Racine and Moliere (author)
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What was the language of diplomacy in the 17th century?
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French
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How did Louis XIV view colonies?
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As a source of revenue for the crown. Not as dependent on the colonies for revenue as Spain was.
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Why did Louis XIV pay attention to the economy?
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Because a strong economy means a strong monarch.
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What is mercantilism?
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French colonies and trading companies competing with the English and Dutch companies.
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What improvements did Louis XIV make to the French economy?
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Improved methods of taxation, shipbuilding, supported the navy, built canals and roads, invited experts to help the French silk industry, tapestries and furniture.
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What two main areas did Louis XIV spend too much money on?
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luxury and war.
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How did religious intolerance hurt France?
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Losing business leaders, artisans, soldier and government officials who were not Catholic.
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What was the monarch's philosophy on taxes in France?
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Need more money, raise taxes.
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Who suffered the heaviest tax burden in France?
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Peasants.
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What is a regressive tax system?
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Taxing the poorest people the most.
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What caused the French Revolution?
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the regressive tax system in France and the absolute monarchy.
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Why did Richelieu side with the Protestants in the Thirty Years War?
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To weaken the Hapsburg dynasty. It worked, France became the strongest power in Europe.
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