Absolutism in France and Spain Flashcards
Who founded the Bourbon dynasty?
Henry IV
What happened to Henry IV?
He was assassinated in 1610 by a Catholic zealot.
What was more important than religious considerations to Cardinal Richelieu?
interests of the state
This is the name given to the uprisings of 1648-1653.
Fronde
What was the nickname given to Louis XIV, and how did he get it?
“Sun King,” danced in court dressed as the sun to show his central role in divine order
What did Louis XIV revoke in 1685?
Edict of Nantes
Although the government is considered an absolute monarchy, what laws does Louis XIV have to follow?
the laws of his royal predecessors
What made life inside Versailles less glamorous than the building itself?
It was overcrowded, loud, and smelly.
What type of art did Louis XIV have in Versailles?
French classicism
What language did French replace as the language of scholarship and learning?
Latin
What type of policies did Colbert apply to France?
mercantilist
What is mercantilism?
A collection of government policies for the regulation of economic activities by and for the state
What did organization did Colbert found in 1664?
the Company of the East Indies
Why was Louis XIV at war so frequently?
He was in pursuit of the title of conqueror.
What happened as a result of Louis XIV breaking a treaty in 1700?
the War of Spanish Succession
