EHAP unit 3

Question 1

jean bodin

Answer 1

believed sovereign power = complete control over taxes, laws, etc. He changed the opinion on how a monarchy should be.

Question 2

absolutism

Answer 2

the belief that a king/ruler should have ultimate power

Question 3

divine right

Answer 3

the belief that god gave the current king/ruler the power to rule, used as a defense for overthrowing or keeping the ruling position

Question 4

louis xiii

Answer 4

king of France from 1610 to 1643, kept France in shape during his reign and help win the thirty years war

Question 5

Cardinal Richelieu

Answer 5

King Louis XIII’s chief minister, helped him during his ruling. created policies in favor of the monarchy.

Question 6

intendants

Answer 6

royal officials that executed general orders by the central governments, started conflicts with the provincial governments.

Question 7

fronde

Answer 7

revolt of the nobles, the nobles hated Mazarin due to him having power over the government. the nobles tried to end abulotism

Question 8

jean-baptiste colbert

Answer 8

King Louis XIV’s advisor, wanted to increase the economy through trading. Built roads and canals and founded luxury industries.