Chapter 16 Flashcards
Law was given by who in the middle ages?
God
Kings claimed to be chosen by _____ to ____.
God; rule
Who issued the Edict of Nantes?
Henry IV (Henry the Great)
What was the significance of Cardinal Richelieu taking over french crown?
Anointed intendants for each of France’s 32 districts. They recruited men for the army. He just over all increased the power of the central french government.
What was going on in France when Louis XIV came into power?
Wide spread rebellion.
Louis XIV took power away from who.
Nobility in fact he never called a meeting of the Estates General.
Who hated division inside the realm?
Louis XIV
Who revoked the Edict of Nantes?
Louis XIV
Where was the court before Louis XIV moved it?
Any where the King went it just followed him around.
Where did Louis XIV move it to?
Versailles at what used to be a hunting cabin.
Louis XIV made a court where _________.
Everybody followed his simplest command. He had complete control over nobles who he treated as servants.
Colbert believed ________.
that the wealth and economy of France should serve in the est interest of the state.
Mercantilism
A system of economic regulations aimed at increasing the power of the state based on the belief that a nation’s international power was based on its wealth, specifically its supply of gold and silver.
What did Colbert achieve?
Louis XIV was now able to achieve his goals with Colbert as commander general without massive tax increases or a shortage of money.
How long was France at war for during Louis XIV’s reign.
33 out of 54 years.
Peak of Louis XIV’s success?
Reforming the army into a professional one like the ones we have today.
Who formed the great alliance against France?
English, Dutch, Austrians, and Prussians
Beginning of the 17th century who was in charge? Looking for a country.
Spain
By the end of the 17th century who was in charge? Looking for a country
France
What were some problems Spain faced.
Tiny middle class, Coin devalued, filed bankruptcy, manufacturing and commerce shrank.
