Louis XIV – Was he a good or bad leader? I can analyze different policies of Louis XIV of France and evaluate whether he was overall a good or bad leader.

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Louis XIV – Was he a good or bad leader? I can analyze different policies of Louis XIV of France and evaluate whether he was overall a good or bad leader.

Next Tuesday…A Quiz! Cover Absolutism  What are the attributes of it  Major Absolute Monarchs  Louis XIV  Life in France under Louis XIV  Absolutism in Russia Ivan, Peter, Catherine

France—Background Information France during the Reformation  Wars of Religion  Catholics vs. Huguenots (French Protestants)

. Examine the picture. Describe the picture. Predict what will happen in France after this event. The St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre by François Dubois

St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre Assassinations & mob violence against Huguenots Thousands died (5,000-30,000)

Powerful Rulers of France Henry IV Became Catholic to try to heal divisions in France “France is worth a mass.” Issued Edict of Nantes (1598)  Huguenots could live in peace, had right to worship

The Sun King

Louis XIII and the power behind the throne Louis XIII was a weak leader, but appointed someone powerful to advise him: Cardinal Richelieu  Goal: destroy Huguenots and nobles  Extend royal power

Louis XIV ( ) After Cardinal Mazarin died, 22-year-old Louis took over fully “L’etat, c’est moi.”  “I AM the state.” No Estates General Centralization Palace at Versailles

Louis XIV Biography Watch the video slips on Louis XIV’s life, death, & legacy and complete the notes section connected to the video. Louis XIV Biography Louis XIV Death & Legacy

Louis XIV Debate Was Louis XIV a good or bad leader? You will read about him, answer questions and gather evidence for each side. We will also examine different situations from Louis XIV’s reign and analyze whether they strengthened or weakened him as an absolute monarch.

Two Steps: 1. Read the article and highlight/underline evidence. (diff. colors for good and bad) 2. As you go, fill out your chart with evidence for each side Each piece of evidence must have a quote from the document! LOUIS – BAD LEADERLOUIS – GOOD LEADER Louis treated religious minorities terribly – he “destroyed their churches and burned their schools” and also forced people to convert to Catholicism.

Did Louis strengthen or weaken France? Did Louis strengthen or weaken his position as a monarch? With a partner, analyze the 13 situations from Louis XIV’s reign. Determine whether they were a strengthening or weakening force. Make sure to explain your reasoning. Louis XIV Debate

Debate: Was Louis XIV a good or bad leader?  Identify the top 3 pieces of evidence for both sides of the debate. Take a stand!  Was Louis XIV overall a good or bad leader? Louis XIV Debate

Free write in your journal: Was Louis XIV a good or bad leader?  Write at least 5 sentences to support your answer and use at least 3 pieces of evidence from today.