2. 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.

4. The Sun King Government Economy Versailles Culture Wars Background

5. Government:

6. LOUIS XIV

10. The Hydraulic Network around town in order to water the gardens at Versailles

11. The King's Suite (Appartement du Roi)

12. The Chapel Royal

13. 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

14. Moliere: Jean Baptiste Racine: French playwright who wrote stories poking fun at French society. New dance that formed? plays modeled after Greek playwrights

15. 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 Wars very costly and mostly unsuccessful

16. Richelieu Henry IV Background: Mazarin The Fronde Louis XIII St. Bartholomew ’ s Day Massacre

17. Henry IV

18. Louis XIII

19. Richelieu

20. Cardinal Mazarin

21. The Fronde

22. St. Bartholomew ’ s Day Massacre