Chapter 16 The Age of Absolutism Section 1 Spanish Power Grows Section 2 France Under Louis XIV

Charles V Inherits 2 Thrones Hapsburg Empire Abdication Charles I inherited the Hapsburg Empire and Holy Roman Empire Took on the name Charles Vu Fought constant wars while ruling 2 empires Often fought Ottoman Empire Gave up throne Split lands between European nations

Phillip II Solidifies Power Centralizing Power Phillip II took over for Ferdinand Reigned for 42 years Very devout Ruled as an absolute monarch Believed that he had the divine right to rule

Phillip II Solidifies Power Battles in the Mediterranean and the Netherlands In 1571 at the Battle of Lepanto the Ottoman Empire was defeated Battle rebels in the Netherlands Protestants and Catholics were angry about high taxes Eventually the Netherlands declared independence

Phillip iI Solidifies Power The Armada Sails Against England Phillip saw Queen Elizabeth as his enemy English helped the Dutch fight Spain Arranged the Armada to carry the invasion force In 1588 20,000 men from Spain went to invade England English ships outmaneuvered the Spanish fleet Armada returned to Spain unsuccessfully

Phillip II Solidifies Power An Empire Declines The Armada’s loss called for the end of the Spanish empire Phillip’s successors were not competent rulers Economic problems started to arise

Got its name from art and literature Spain’s Golden Age Got its name from art and literature El Greco became famous Spanish Artist Miguel de Cervantes became famous writer

Henry IV Restores Order Religious Strife Wars were fought between Catholics and Protestants Divided France in half Catholics massacred 3,000 Protestants at a wedding Known as the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre

Henry IV Restores Order Bringing Peace to a Shattered Land Huguenot inherited the Throne in 1589 Fought against Catholic Control Issued the Edict of Nantes Wanted everyone to enjoy equal freedoms

Henry IV Restores Order Cardinal Richelieu Strengthens Royal Authority Louis XIII inherited the throne at 9 years old Cardinal Richelieu was appointed as chief minister Richelieu wanted to get rid of Protestant power Outlawed Protestant armies Louis XIV inherited the throne at 5 years old

An Absolute monarch arises “I Am The State” Louis XIV believed in divine right to rule Ruled with absolute power

An Absolute monarch arises Louis XIV Strengthens Royal Power Appointed intendants They collected taxes Government jobs were given to wealthy men

An Absolute monarch arises Colbert Builds France’s Finances Colbert introduced mercantilism Encouraged mining and farming Put high tariffs on imported goods

Conducting Court Ceremonies Most magnificent building in Europe Versailles Conducting Court Ceremonies Most magnificent building in Europe Held rituals every day Called nobles in to change in to courtiers Nobles became fans of the monarch They did not have to pay taxes

Classical Age of French Literature Versailles Patronizing the Arts Classical Age of French Literature Art in France became model for the rest of Europe

A Strong State Declines Waging Costly Wars Spent a lot of money on wars Dutch and English fought to maintain the balance of power France and Spain were kept from uniting

A Strong State Declines Persecuting the Huguenots Revoked the Edict of Nantes Huguenots began to flee France

Vocabulary Hapsberg Empire Empire that included the Holy Roman Empire and the Netherlands Charles V Ruler of the Hapsburg Empire Phillip II Inherited the Spanish throne from Ferdinand Absolute Monarch A ruler with complete authority over the government and the lives of the people Divine Right Authority to rule comes directly from God Armada Fleet El Greco Spanish Painter Miguel De Cervantes Spanish Writer Huguenots French Protestants

Vocabulary Henry IV Huguenot prince Edict of Nantes Granted Huguenots religious tolerance Cardinal Richelieu Cardinal under Louis XIII Louis XIV Inherited Spanish throne in 1643 Intendant Royal officials who collect taxes Jean-Baptiste Colbert Finance minister of France Versailles French Palace Levee Rising Balance of Power To maintain a distribution of military and economic power among European nations