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Explore the religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants in France, and the impact of monarchy during the Age of Absolutism. Learn about government, economy, Versailles, Wars, and Culture under Louis XIV's reign.
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FRANCE UNDER LOUIS XIV: Essential Idea Identify the religious conflict that developed between Catholics and Protestants in France. Describe the development and impact of the monarchy during the Age of Absolutism in France.
Background Government Economy The Sun King Versailles Wars Culture
The Hydraulic Network around town in order to water the gardens at Versailles
Jean Colbert 1. Mercantilism a. Surplus of gold and silver b. Favorable balance of trade c. Tariffs on imports d. Colonies -- raw materials/markets 2. Huguenots -- prospered under Colbert
Moliere: French playwright who wrote stories poking fun at French society. Jean Baptiste Racine: plays modeled after Greek playwrights New dance that formed?
Wars very costly and mostly unsuccessful 1. France became the #1 nation in Europe under Louis XIV. 2. The Thirty Years’ War 3. War of Spanish Succession 4. Balance of Power established
Background: St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre Henry IV Louis XIII Richelieu Mazarin The Fronde