Rise of France Flashcards
1
Q
How did Henry IV and Richelieu strengthen the government?
A
Never called estates general, mercantilism, started academies
2
Q
Richelieu revoked Edict of Nantes
A
Richelieu repealed the 3rd part of the edict of Nantes
3
Q
What does Balance of power mean
A
One nation dosen’t dominate the rest
4
Q
Why was Louis XIV called the sun king
A
All power and glory radiated from him
5
Q
Who was Colbert
A
Louis XIV’s financial minster
6
Q
Who was Bishop Basuet
A
Bishop who developed divine right theory
7
Q
How was the Spanish war of Succession a first?
A
First modern “world war”
8
Q
Impact of the War of Spanish Succession
A
Evacuated France Militarily and Financially, England put in position to become super power
