1. Chapter 19 Monarchs of Europe
Section One: France in the Age of Absolutism

2. I. Strengthening the Monarchy
Henry IV- first bourbon monarch
Edict of Nantes
Tax system- abuses most fell on middle and lower class
Cardinal Richelieu
Louis XIII- eight years old chose advisors
Chief minister- wanted to make king and France supreme
Strengthened intendancy
The Thirty Years’ War
Richelieu encouraged others but kept France out till the end- weakens all others
Treaty of Westphalia

3. II. The Sun King Louis XIV- reigned 72 years Versailles- huge palace
1. Divine right of kings- “ I am the State”
Versailles- huge palace
1. Strained the French economy
Domestic and economic policies
Jean-Baptiste Colbert- Finance minister
High tariffs
Colonies and taxes
Strong military power

4. III. Wars of Louis XIV Fighting for new territory
Goal to expand borders- wars
others worked for a balance of power
Caused financial strain
War of Spanish Succession
Who would become king of Spain
a. Philip V- Louis’s grandson
Treaty of Utrecht
Philip V becomes king
French lands in North America belong to Great Britain
Louis XIV’s legacy
American colonization- Louisiana named after him
Wars and lavish spending took a toll on French economy

5. Reasons and Results of Louis XIV War’s
Increase territory
Establish natural border to the east
Results on France
Financial strain
Cost of lives

6. Fun Facts
Louis XIV of France hated washing and took only three baths in his entire adult life. But he loved beds and owned 413 of them.
At the court of Louis XIV, only the king and queen were allowed to sit in chairs with arms.
When Gerber started selling baby food in Africa, they used the same packaging as in the US, with the beautiful Caucasian baby on the label. Later they learned that in Africa, companies routinely put pictures on the label of what's inside, since most people can't read.
The Chevy Nova never sold well in Spanish speaking countries. "No Va" means "It Does Not Go" in Spanish.

7. Assignment
Write a paragraph that defines the phrase “divine right of kings” and explains its relationship to absolutism. Discuss whether you would like to live under an absolute government.
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