Absolutionism

Question 1

Henry IV

Answer 1

issued the Edict of Nantes, politique

Question 2

Edict of Nantes

Answer 2

granted religious rights to the Huguenots

Question 3

Louis XIII

Answer 3

ruled by Cardinal Richelieu

Question 4

Cardinal Richelieu

Answer 4

real ruler of France during Louis XIII reign, determined to weaken nobility, limited Habsburg power

Question 5

The Fronde

Answer 5

rebellions intended to limit rather than overthrow monarchy

Question 6

Louis XIV

Answer 6

the Sun King, I am the state,

Question 7

Jean-Baptiste Colbert

Answer 7

controller general of finances, implemented strict mercantilism policies

Question 8

revocation of the Edict of Nantes

Answer 8

one king, one law, one faith, by Louis XIV,

Question 9

War of Spanish Succession

Answer 9

struggle between Spain and France over who would succeed to the Spanish throne,

Question 10

Treaty of Utrecht

Answer 10

preserved peace for 30 years,

Question 11

effects on Spain

Answer 11

severely damaged Spain’s economy, Spain’s population decreased