How did France become an Absolute Monarchy?

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How did France become an Absolute Monarchy?

Absolutism Without limits on power by laws, nobles, or courts

Why? Make a powerful nation (king) Create unity Solve religious and political problems

How? Claimed divine right Acted as God’s representative on Earth Text, 456

Henry IV- Bourbon (fix France) Edict of Nantes Increase taxes to fix roads and bridges Encourage trade to make money Text, 454

Did Henry IV have a positive influence on France? Agree Disagree Unsure

What grade would you give Henry IV? B C D F

Louis XIII & Richelieu (unify France) Protestants must take down their forts Text 455

Richelieu wants religious unity. What grade would you give him? B C D F

Louis XIII & Richelieu (strengthen France) Intendants do traditional jobs of the nobles Improved trade Increased the navy Fought the Hapsburgs Text, 455

Cardinal Richelieu wanted to increase the power of the king Cardinal Richelieu wanted to increase the power of the king. How did he do? A B C D F

Richelieu wanted to improve the economy. How did he do? B. C. D F

Richelieu wanted to strengthen France’s position internationally Richelieu wanted to strengthen France’s position internationally. How did he do? A. B C D F

Did Cardinal Richelieu have a positive impact on France? Agree Disagree Unsure

Versailles- back yard Louis XIV Heidmann- Versailles- front yard

Louis XIV- The Sun King (Make France powerful) Revoked the Edict of Nantes- 1685 More jobs to the intendants Versailles Text 456

Versailles The Hall of Mirrors

Louis XIV wanted religious unification in France. How did he do? B. C. D. F.

Louis XIV wanted to increase his power. How did he do? B. C. D. F.

Louis XIV- The Sun King (Make France powerful) New Finance Minister- JB Colbert Increase the army/ more wars Text 456

Louis XIV Results: Religious unity Absolute power Debt/ rising taxes Fought expensive wars Text 458

Louis XIV Results: France-most powerful Cultural capital Louis XIV unpopular Text 458

Louis XIV wanted France to be the most powerful in Europe Louis XIV wanted France to be the most powerful in Europe. How did he do? A. B. C. D. F.

Did Louis XIV have a positive impact on France? Agree Disagree Unsure