1. Absolutism in Europe

2. absolute monarchs —rulers with complete power
divine right —idea that monarchs represent God on earth
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3. Growing Power of Europe’s Monarchs
Decline of feudalism, rise of cities help monarchs gain power
Decline in Church authority increases King power

4. Crises Lead to Absolutism
The 15th century many big religious wars.
Monarchs impose order increase power

5. France ruled by Louis XIV, most powerful monarch of time.

6. French Protestants (Huguenots and) Catholics vied for control of France. Worst incident was St. Bartholomew Massacre 3000 Huguenots at Royal Wedding. Symbolized the breakdown of Order in France.

7. HENRY IV took power in 1589. Converted to Catholicism
HENRY IV took power in Converted to Catholicism. Set up Edict of Nantes to protect Huguenots.

8. How did Louis XIV and Bourbon Dynasty end up as Absolute Monarchs
Henry IV Assassinated in 1610.
Edict of Nantes —a declaration of religious toleration.
Louis XIII took power with Cardinal Richelieu
Cardinal Richelieu —Louis XIII’s minister rules France
Power of Bourbons limit Huguenots’ freedom
Weakens power of nobility

9. Writers Turn Toward Skepticism A New Attitude
Skepticism—nothing can be known for certain Michel de Montaigne and Renee Descartes
Montaigne ideas about life’s meaning in essays
Descartes observation and reason create new philosophy

10. Louis XIV Comes to Power A New French Ruler
Louis XIV —most powerful ruler in French history Louis, the Boy King
Hatred of Mazarin—young Louis’s minister—leads to riots

11. Louis Weakens the Nobles power
Louis control in 1661
Appoints intendants—government agents—collect taxes
Jean Baptiste Colbert —finance minister—helps economy
1685, Louis cancels Edict of Nantes; Huguenots flee France

12. The Sun King’s Life of Luxury

13. VERSAILLES
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15. Louis every meal a feast

16. Etiquette & The Story of King Louis XIV - YouTube
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17. Louis Controls Nobility
Louis keeps nobles in palace increase power
Builds palace at Versailles

18. 100 words IF I WERE AN ABSOLUTE MONARCH…

19. Patronage of the Arts
Versailles is a center of arts during reign of Louis XIV
Purpose of the arts is to glorify Louis

20. Louis Fights Disastrous Wars to Expand France’s Boundaries
Louis fights wars in 1660s, 1670s
In 1680s, countries unite against him in League of Augsburg
France weakened by poor harvests, warfare, high taxes

21. War of the Spanish Succession
Louis XIV wanted Charles V to take power
Union of French and Spanish thrones meant two most power nations in world under Louis XIV
Ends Louis XIV lost; France-Spain lose possessions

22. Louis’s Death and Legacy
Louis dies-mixed legacy
made France a major military and cultural power in Europe
wars and palace leave France with heavy debts

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