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Decision Making in 16 th Century France

Decision Making in 16 th Century France. The Situation in France. In the 14 th and 15 th century France underwent several difficulties: War Disease Famine Religious division As feudal government was unable to deal with these issues a new worldview started to evolve.

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Decision Making in 16 th Century France

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  1. Decision Making in 16th Century France

  2. The Situation in France • In the 14th and 15th century France underwent several difficulties: • War • Disease • Famine • Religious division • As feudal government was unable to deal with these issues a new worldview started to evolve.

  3. The Situation in France • This was known as the Renaissance (rebirth) • This was a rediscovery of the ancient beliefs of the Greeks and Romans. • This led to a shift in the way political decisions were made • The semi-independent feudal lords now started to become answerable to a centralized power.

  4. New Worldviews • The shift in government was based on several beliefs • These were characterized in The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli • He believed that men were basically evil and required strong leadership to civilize society.

  5. New Worldviews • Women began to become more subservient (serving or acting in a lesser capacity)to their husbands and fathers. • Women were removed from all power positions.

  6. Consolidating Power • In France the centralization of power under the king was overseen by the Cardinal Richelieu, the King’s chief minister • Richelieu would resort to extreme measures to centralize power • Louis XIII (13th) became an absolute monarch

  7. Consolidating Power • Cardinal Mazarin • Louis XiV • In 1643 Louis XIII(13th) died and his five year old son became King Louis XIV. (14th) • Louis was too young to rule so power was held by his mother and Cardinal Mazarin. • The nobles took this opportunity to challenge the growing power of the monarchy

  8. The Fronde • An armed rebellion by the nobles against the monarchy • It involved a series of civil wars in France between 1648 and 1653. • This civil war lasted twelve years and would be the last attempt by the nobles to challenge the king • The nobles were upset about the rising taxes • After the war Louis was determined to never share power again

  9. The Sun King (Louis XIV) • At the age of 23 Louis XIV assumed full power as King of France. • He reigned for 72 years, 54 of them he personally controlled the French government • He embarked on a series of expensive projects: • Wars in Europe • The Palace of Versailles • Under his rule he denied the nobles the ancient right of advising the king

  10. The Sun King • Middle class (common) bureaucrats were selected to advice the king • He created a secret police to root out any disloyalty • Louis even refused to call the Estates General

  11. Flaws in the Louis’ Rule • He was unable to raise money to cover his spending • He was unable to accept religious diversity in France

  12. Homework • Read Pg. 392 – 395 in your textbook. • Answer the focus questions on pg. 392 • Answer section review questions 1- 4 on pg. 395 • I will check homework next class.

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