Untitled Deck Flashcards
Who was Henry IV?
Henry IV, also known as Henry of Navarre, was the first monarch from the new royal house of Bourbon, who converted to Catholicism and famously stated, ‘Paris is well worth a mass.’
He was murdered in 1610.
What was the Edict of Nantes?
The Edict of Nantes was a decree that protected the rights of Huguenots, granting them freedom of worship and equality.
Who was Louis XIII?
Louis XIII ascended to the throne at the age of 8 and was influenced by Cardinal Richelieu, who sought to diminish the power of nobles and Huguenots.
What was Cardinal Richelieu’s main goal?
Cardinal Richelieu aimed to take power from the nobles and limit the political rights of Huguenots while allowing them religious freedom.
What was the Thirty Years’ War?
The Thirty Years’ War was a religious conflict in which Cardinal Richelieu involved France, believing the Hapsburg rulers were a threat to French power.
What intellectual movement emerged during Louis XIII’s reign?
A new intellectual movement called skepticism emerged, questioning the certainty of knowledge and doubting the church’s claims to truth.
Who was Louis XIV?
Louis XIV, known as the ‘Sun King,’ began his reign in 1643 at the age of 4 and ruled for 72 years, famously declaring, ‘I am the state.’
What were the reasons nobles disliked Cardinal Mazarin?
Nobles disliked Mazarin because he increased taxes and strengthened the central government.
What was the effect of the riots against Mazarin on Louis XIV?
The riots instilled in Louis XIV a lasting fear and anger towards the nobility.
Who was Jean Baptiste Colbert?
Jean Baptiste Colbert was the minister of finance who aimed to make France self-sufficient and strengthen its trade through mercantilism.
What economic policy did Colbert implement?
Colbert implemented mercantilism, which aimed to strengthen French trade and establish colonies for raw materials and markets for manufactured goods.
What was the significance of the Edict of Nantes being canceled?
The cancellation of the Edict of Nantes weakened the government by causing many Huguenot artisans and business people to flee France.
What was the purpose of the arts during Louis XIV’s reign?
The arts were intended to glorify the king and promote values that supported Louis XIV’s absolute rule.
What was the War of the Spanish Succession?
The War of the Spanish Succession was a conflict over who would be the next King of Spain, leading to the Peace of Utrecht in 1714.
What were the outcomes of the Peace of Utrecht?
The Peace of Utrecht resulted in Louis’s grandson becoming King of Spain, the prevention of French and Spanish monarchies from uniting, and Great Britain gaining French lands in America and Gibraltar.
